Why Is Oxygen Usually an Oxidizing Agent

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why is oxygen usually an oxidizing agent?

• A)It is a very electronegative element.
• B)It does not undergo reduction.
• C)It likes to be oxidized.
• D)It is very abundant and so it is easier to react than nitrogen.
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Perpetual System

An inventory management method where inventory quantities and cost of goods sold are updated continuously with each sale or purchase.

Periodic System

A method of inventory valuation for financial reporting purposes where a physical count of the inventory is performed at specific intervals to determine the ending inventory balance and the cost of goods sold.

Merchandise Inventory

Goods or products that a retail or wholesale company holds for the purpose of selling them to customers.

Goods On Consignment

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