If a Neutral Atom Gains or Loses an Electron, It

question 63

Multiple Choice

If a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, it  ___________.

• A) becomes an isotope
• B) is at absolute zero
• C) is excited
• D) is ionized
• E) is in the ground state

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Definitions:

Discounted Payback Rule

A capital budgeting technique that calculates the time required to recoup the cost of an investment, taking into account the time value of money.

Net Present Value

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Time Value

The principle that money in hand today is valued higher than the equivalent amount at a future date, owing to its ability to earn more over time.

Cash Flows

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