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Oxidation number

oxidation number

The number of electrons necessary to restore an atom in a combined state to its elemental form.


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Could anyone please help with these questions? (Bio)

... and Biologically but differ from other isotopes D. Have an excess number of Neutrons E. Are produced when substances are exposed to radiation ... forming H30+ and OH- This is called the ____ of water A. Reduction B. Oxidation C. Ionization D. Hydrogenation In pure water, the A. ph is > ...

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Need help with metabolism

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