In Chemistry, Oxidation Occurs When a Substance

question 65

Multiple Choice

In chemistry, oxidation occurs when a substance

• A) loses electrons
• B) rearranges its electrons internally
• C) accepts electrons
• D) breaks into its constituent atoms

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Definitions:

Market Price

The contemporary selling or buying price for a service or asset.

Valuation Allowance

A reserve created against deferred tax assets that may not be realized, reflecting a reduction in the assets' carrying value on the balance sheet.

Adjustment

An entry made in the accounts to correct an error or account for a transaction not recorded in the regular accounting period.

Available-for-sale Securities

Financial assets that are bought with the intention of selling before their maturity date, but not classified as held-for-trading or held-to-maturity investments.