Oxidation Refers to ________

question 128

Multiple Choice

Oxidation refers to ________

• A)an increase in oxidation number.
• B)a decrease in oxidation number.
• C)a gain in the number of protons.
• D)an increase in the atomic number.
• E)an increase in mass.

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Definitions:

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of a corporation's stock that are currently owned by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to a share of stock in the charter of a corporation, which is the minimum legal capital per share.

Common Share

A unit of equity ownership in a corporation, granting holders voting rights and a share in the profits through dividends.

Noncumulative

A term often used in the context of preferred stock dividends that indicates dividends not paid in one period do not need to be paid in future periods.