Which of the Following Combinations of Formula and Name Is

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations of formula and name is incorrect?

• A)carbonate ion = CO₃^2-
• B)ammonium ion = NH₃
• C)bicarbonate ion = HCO₃^-
• D)periodate ion = IO₄^-
• E)hypochlorite ion = ClO^-

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Definitions:

Total Variable Overhead Variance

Total variable overhead variance is the difference between the actual variable overhead costs incurred and the expected costs based on a standard cost model, indicating inefficiencies in production.

Variable Manuf. Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production output and are related to the manufacturing process but cannot be directly traced to individual units produced.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly incorporated into a finished product and are easily traceable to it.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual labor costs incurred and the standard labor costs for the actual production level.