Which of the Following Statements About Electrons Is Not True

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about electrons is not true?

• A)Electrons orbit the nucleus rather like planets orbiting the Sun.
• B)An electron has a negative electrical charge.
• C)Electrons can jump between energy levels in an atom only if they receive or give up an amount of energy equal to the difference in energy between the energy levels.
• D)Electrons have very little mass compared to protons or neutrons.
• E)Within an atom, an electron can have only particular energies.

Apply the concept of economic cost to business and personal financial decisions.

Utilize graphical analysis to understand cost curves and the relationships between different types of costs.

Evaluate the effects of changes in output on costs and decision-making in both short-run and long-run contexts.

Understand the concept of sunk costs and how they influence business decisions.

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SEC

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Owner's Equity

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Net Loss

The amount by which total expenses exceed total revenues in a given period, indicating a company is not profitable.