If a Chemical Reaction Causes the Temperature of the Reaction

question 191

Multiple Choice

If a chemical reaction causes the temperature of the reaction vessel to increase, it is (an) _______ reaction.

• A)endothermic
• B)exothermic
• C)spontaneous
• D)fast
• E)slow

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Definitions:

M&M Proposition II

A theory proposing that the cost of equity for a leveraged firm increases linearly with its level of debt, holding the cost of debt constant.

Cost of Equity

The return a company requires to decide if an investment meets capital return requirements and is used in calculating the weighted average cost of capital.

Debt/Equity Ratio

A financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance a company's assets, often used to gauge financial health and risk.

Required Rate of Return

The lowest yearly percentage gain from an investment required to attract individuals or businesses to invest in a specific security or venture.