Help asap please! Which of the following is a simple definition of reduction?
A) the loss of electrons
B) the gain of electrons
C) an agent that oxidizes something
D) an agent that reduces something

The scheme below is from a series of reactions that are part of a synthesis of vitamin a. answer the following questions with reference to this scheme. (i) what is "reagent a"? (ii) draw a step-by-step mechanism which explains the formation of compound c from compound b (iii) which reagents would you use to form compound e from compounds c and d (reagents b and c)? for each reagent suggested above in (ii) explain the role of the reagent in the reaction to (iv) form compound e. you may wish to do this by drawing a mechanism. 1. addition of reagent a но reagent a 2. н,о" thо oh нон-с compound a. compound b. compound c .ch-оh 1. reagent b "сно 2. reagent c сh oh compound e. compound d.

Which ocean zone has the most abundant primary producer and why a) the abyssopelagic zone ,du to the absence of light and cold water temperatureb) the bathypelagic zone, due to the absence of light and cold water temperaturec) the mesopelagic zone ,due to uts high light availability and warm water temperature d) the epipelagic zone,due to its high light availability and warm water temperature

A5.000 g sample of niso4 h2o decomposed to give 2.755 g of anhydrous niso4. what is the formula of the hydrate? what is the full chemical name for the hydrate? what is the molar mass of the hydrate? niso4•_h2o what is the mass % of water in the hydrate?