The Smallest Particle of Any Chemical Element That Can Exist

question 38

Multiple Choice

The smallest particle of any chemical element that can exist by itself and yet retain the qualities that distinguish it as that element is:

• A)an electron
• B)a proton
• C)a neutron
• D)an atom
• E)a molecule

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Definitions:

Asset Turnover Ratio

A profitability ratio that measures how effectively a business is using its assets to generate sales, computed as sales divided by average total assets.

Long-Term Investments

Assets that a company intends to hold for more than a year, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business and not expected to be converted into cash within one year, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Long-Term Liabilities

Liabilities that will not be due for a long time (usually more than one year).