What Is the Main Characteristic of a Free-Radical

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is the main characteristic of a free-radical?

• A) they serve as potent antioxidants
• B) they readily share electrons
• C) they have high electronegativities
• D) they have unpaired electrons
• E) they produce discoloration in food

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Definitions:

Average Kinetic Energy

The mean energy possessed by the particles of a substance due to their random motions, directly related to temperature.

Kinetic-Molecular Theory

A theory that explains the behavior of gases, stating that gas particles are in constant motion and that this motion has consequences for properties like pressure, volume, and temperature.

Temperature

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter, expressed in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.

Gas Particles

Individual atoms or molecules that compose a gas, exhibiting random motion and spreading out to fill the volume of their container.