Which Atom in the Compound K₂C₂O₄ Has a Positive Oxidation

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which atom in the compound K₂C₂O₄ has a positive oxidation state?

• A)potassium
• B)carbon
• C)both potassium and carbon
• D)both potassium and oxygen

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Definitions:

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue characterized by a porous, honeycomb structure, found at the ends of long bones and in the inner layers of other bones.

Articular Cartilage

A kind of slick, pale material that envelops the extremities of bones at points where they converge to create joints.

Epiphyseal Plate

A growth plate located at the ends of long bones where new bone tissue is produced during childhood and adolescence.

Zone of Resting Cartilage

A region in the epiphyseal plate of growing bones where chondrocytes are not actively proliferating but can be recruited for growth.