Which of the Following Groups of Elements Forms Anions

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups of elements forms anions?

• A) noble gases
• B) transition metals
• C) alkaline metals
• D) alkali earth metals
• E) halogens

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Definitions:

Crowding-Out Effect

The offset in aggregate demand that results when expansionary fiscal policy raises the interest rate and thereby reduces investment spending.

Government Spending

The total amount of money that a government expends on public services, social welfare programs, infrastructure, and defense, among other areas.

Interest Rates

A charge, expressed in terms of a percentage of the principal, applied by a lender to a borrower for using its resources.

Crowding-Out Effect

A situation where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector spending, often due to higher borrowing costs.