Asked by Francine Kazmierski on Jun 15, 2024
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The oxidation of ethanol (the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages) by the human body is what type of reaction?
A) An acid-base reaction
B) A neutralization reaction
C) A first-order reaction
D) A zero-order reaction
Oxidation of Ethanol
The chemical reaction in which ethanol loses electrons or is combined with oxygen, typically forming acetic acid as a product.
Zero-Order Reaction
A chemical reaction whose rate does not depend on the concentration of the reactant(s).
- Perceive the influence of the amount of reactants on the speed and classification of reaction processes.
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Zybrea KnightJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The oxidation of ethanol by the human body is a zero-order reaction because the rate of reaction is constant and does not depend on the concentration of ethanol. This means that the body processes ethanol at a constant rate, regardless of the amount present.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the influence of the amount of reactants on the speed and classification of reaction processes.