An Atom That Has Lost or Gained One or More

question 19

Multiple Choice

An atom that has lost or gained one or more electrons is called a(n) ____.

• A) ion
• B) isotope
• C) nucleus
• D) molecule
• E) electron

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Definitions:

Reserve Ratio

The reserve ratio is the portion of depositors' balances that banks must have on hand as cash, determined by central banks to ensure stability and liquidity.

Reserves

Funds or material set aside or saved for future use, often referring to cash or other assets held by a bank or a company.

Fed

The Federal Reserve System, the United States' central bank, holds responsibility for implementing monetary policy.

Money Supply

The entire aggregate of monetary assets available at a certain period in an economy.