In dehydration synthesis reactions, compounds
A) lose water molecules.
B) gain water molecules.
C) convert water molecules to hydrogen and oxygen.
D) convert hydrogen and oxygen to water.
E) gain electrons.

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Dehydration synthesis reactions involve the removal of water molecules to link together smaller molecules into larger ones. The prefix "dehydration" refers to the loss of water.

In Dehydration Synthesis Reactions, Compounds