question A reaction in which electrons are transferred from one species to another is known as a

Chemistry

A reaction in which electrons are transferred from one species to another is known as a:

A. Redox
B. Decomposition
C. Combustion
D. Synthesis

Redox reactions involve the transfer of electrons between species.

The bond angle in a molecule with a square planar shape is approximately:

A. 90°
B. 120°
C. 180°
D. 90°

What is the term for a bond formed by the attraction between partially positive and partially negative regions of polar molecules?

A. Dipole-dipole
B. London dispersion
C. Metallic
D. Ionic

Which instrument is commonly used for separating and identifying components of a mixture based on mass-to-charge ratio?

A. Mass spectrometer
B. UV-Visible spectrophotometer
C. Gas chromatograph
D. NMR spectrometer

What is the term for the sequence of amino acids in a protein that determines its specific structure and function?

A. Primary structure
B. Secondary structure
C. Tertiary structure
D. Quaternary structure

What type of reaction involves the combination of a metal with a nonmetal to form an ionic compound?

A. Synthesis
B. Decomposition
C. Single displacement
D. Double displacement

The reaction 2K + 2H₂O → 2KOH + H₂ is an example of a:

A. Displacement
B. Synthesis
C. Decomposition
D. Redox

The Lewis structure for a water (H2O) molecule shows:

A. Two single bonds
B. One double bond
C. One triple bond
D. Two double bonds

What is the term for a bond formed by the sharing of electrons with a significant difference in electronegativity?

A. Polar covalent
B. Nonpolar covalent
C. Ionic
D. Metallic

What is the major product of the hydrogenation of an alkene?

A. Alkane
B. Alkene
C. Alkyne
D. Dihalide

What is the IUPAC name for CH₃CH₂CH₂COOCH₃?

A. Ethyl acetate
B. Methyl acetate
C. Butyl acetate
D. Propyl acetate