If an Oxidation Reaction Occurs

question 10

Multiple Choice

If an oxidation reaction occurs

• A) simultaneous reduction of a different compound will also occur, because electrons do not generally exist alone in solution.
• B) another oxidation reaction will occur for a complete reaction, because one oxidation event is considered a half reaction.
• C) a cell is undergoing aerobic respiration, because oxygen is being used.
• D) a reduction reaction would not occur, because they are opposite reaction mechanisms.

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