Which of the following best defines the term oxidation state?
a. the oxidation state is the rate of oxygen consumption.
b. the oxidation state is the rate of oxygen production.
c. the oxidation state is the number of electrons an atom or ion has gained or lost with respect to its neutral state.
d. the oxidation state is the rate at which a redox reaction approaches its charge neutrality.

C seems to be the best answer

Read the sentences below in 1962, i tried to enroll as the first black student at the university of mississippi. the governor of mississippi blocked my entrance which best describes the verbs used in the sentences? o they are past tense verbs, which are often used in narrative essays o they are past tense verbs, which are not often used in narrative essays. o they are future tense verbs, which are often used in narrative essays o they are future tense verbs, which are not often used in narrative essays.

Compound with sulfer  is bright red