Chemical Substances That Dissolve in Water or React with Water

question 166

Multiple Choice

Chemical substances that dissolve in water or react with water to release ions are known as ________.

• A) buffers
• B) enzymes
• C) bases
• D) inorganic compounds
• E) electrolytes

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Definitions:

Return on Assets

A ratio indicating how efficiently a company is using its assets to generate profit, calculated as net income divided by total assets.

Earnings Per Share

A metric that divides a company's profit available to its common stockholders by the average outstanding shares.

Debt-to-Equity

A metric illustrating the comparative levels of a company's debt and shareholder equity utilized in asset financing.

Long-Term Bonds Payable

Bonds that are due for repayment after a period exceeding one year from the balance sheet date.