In the Reaction of Carbon with Oxygen,which Substance Is Oxidized

question 17

Multiple Choice

In the reaction of carbon with oxygen,which substance is oxidized? The equation for the reaction is
C(s) + O₂(g) CO₂(g) .

• A)O₂(g)
• B)CO₂(g)
• C)No substance is oxidized in this reaction
• D)C(s)
• E)Both C(s) and O₂(g)

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