Which Substance Is Not an Element

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which substance is not an element?  

• A) Chlorine
• B) Oxygen
• C) Carbon
• D) Water
• E) Hydrogen

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Definitions:

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting practice where uncollectible accounts receivable are directly written off against income at the time they are deemed unrecoverable.

General Journal

The general journal is an accounting ledger in which all types of transactions are initially recorded before they are posted to specific accounts in the general ledger.

Direct Write Off Method

An accounting method where uncollectible accounts receivable are written off directly against income at the time they are deemed uncollectible.

Bad Debts Expense

An estimated expense that represents the cost of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect.