Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Life - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 75: 3

Answer

a. oxidation

Work Step by Step

Oxidation is any chemical reaction gives up electrons and releases energy. Na gives up an electron to become $Na^{+}$.
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