In 1986, the U

question 138

Multiple Choice

In 1986, the U.S. net international investment position was $136 billion. This means that the amount of:

• A) U.S. holdings of foreign assets was less than the foreign holdings of U.S. assets by $136 billion.
• B) U.S. holdings of foreign assets exceeded the foreign holdings of U.S. assets by $136 billion.
• C) the foreign holdings of U.S. assets was $136 billion.
• D) U.S. holdings of foreign assets was $136 billion.

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Element

A pure substance consisting of only one type of atom, distinguished by its atomic number or the number of protons in its nucleus.

Electron Configuration

This term refers to the distribution of electrons of an atom or molecule in atomic or molecular orbitals.

Carbon

A chemical element with symbol C, found in various forms like diamond, graphite, and as a constituent of carbon dioxide, essential for life on Earth.

Electron Configuration

The positioning of electrons in the atomic or molecular orbitals pertaining to an atom or a molecule.