The Process by Which an Atom or Molecule Loses an Electron

question 9

Multiple Choice

The process by which an atom or molecule loses an electron is:

• A) reduction
• B) catalysis
• C) oxidation
• D) photosynthesis

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Definitions:

Equal

Having the same value, quantity, or measure as another entity.

Y-Intercept

The y-intercept of a line or curve on a graph is the point at which it crosses the y-axis, indicating the value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are zero.

Slope

In the context of linear regression, the slope indicates the change in the dependent variable for each unit change in the independent variable.

Least Squares Regression Line

A straight line that best fits the data according to the method of least squares, minimizing the sum of the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.