Be Has an Atomic Number of 4 and an Atomic

question 7

Multiple Choice

Be has an atomic number of 4 and an atomic mass of 9.How many protons does it have?

• A) 4
• B) 5
• C) 9
• D) 13

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Definitions:

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that a bank is required by regulation to hold in reserve, not loaning them out, ensuring banks can meet their depositor's demands.

Required Reserve

The minimum amount of funds that a bank must hold in reserve against deposits made by customers, as mandated by central banking authorities.

Excess Reserves

The amount of reserves that a bank holds beyond the required minimum, which can potentially be lent out to create new money.

Excess Reserves

The funds that banks hold over and above the required reserve ratio set by the central bank, which can be loaned out or invested.