Solutions of Sugars Such as Glucose React with Ag⁺(aq) to Produce

question 7

Multiple Choice

Solutions of sugars such as glucose react with Ag⁺(aq) to produce Ag(s) . In this reaction glucose functions as which of the following?

• A) the reducing agent
• B) the oxidizing agent
• C) both the reducing agent and the oxidizing agent
• D) neither the oxidizing agent nor the reducing agent

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Definitions:

Spur Gears

A type of gear with straight teeth mounted on a parallel shaft, used for transmitting motion and torque.

Pitch Diameter

The diameter of an imaginary circle on a gear or screw, where the width of the gear tooth and the space between teeth are equal.

Reciprocating Motion

A type of mechanical motion where an object moves back and forth along a straight path, common in pistons and pumps.

Linear Motion

Motion in a straight line and in one direction, characterized by a constant velocity unless acted upon by external forces.