When an Atom Donates an Electron,that Electron

question 56

Multiple Choice

When an atom donates an electron,that electron

• A)is lost for all time.
• B)is acquired by another atom which becomes an anion.
• C)is acquired by another atom which becomes a cation.
• D)neutralizes a proton to form a neutron.
• E)pairs with another electron to form a covalent bond.

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Definitions:

Normal Profits

The level of profit that is necessary for a company to remain competitive in the market, often seen as the minimum acceptable return.

Short Run

Refers to a period in economics where certain inputs or resources are fixed and cannot be changed, contrasting with the long run where all factors are variable.

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for adjustment to changes in the market or economy.

Economic Profit

A calculation of profitability that takes into account both the direct costs and opportunity costs of pursuing a particular course of action.