What Is the Name for the Group of Elements Indicated

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the name for the group of elements indicated by the shaded portion of the periodic table?

• A)alkali metals
• B)alkaline earth metals
• C)inner-transition metals
• D)transition metals

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Definitions:

Target Markets

Specific groups of potential consumers at whom a company aims its products or services, identified by demographic, geographic, and psychographic characteristics, or by purchasing behavior.

Compensating Balances

Minimum balance requirements mandated by banks for borrowers, serving as a form of security for the loan.

Effective Cost

Effective Cost is the total cost of a product or service once all relevant factors, including hidden costs and indirect expenses, are considered.

Loan

is a sum of money borrowed that is expected to be paid back with interest.