Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Oxides of nonmetals are acidic.
• B) Elements with intermediate ionization energies form amphoteric oxides.
• C) Elements with low ionization energies commonly form ionic oxides.
• D) Oxides of main-group metals are acidic.

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Definitions:

Reserve Ratio

The fraction of depositors' balances banks must have on hand as cash, a regulatory requirement determined by central banks to ensure the stability and liquidity of the banking system.

Monetary Policy

The process by which a central bank controls the supply of money in the economy, primarily through interest rates.

Federal Reserve District Banks

The 12 regional banks in the Federal Reserve System, each serving a specific geographic area of the United States, responsible for implementing the country's monetary policies.

Recessions

A phase of limited economic decrease, with trade and industry activity lowering, usually identified by a decrease in GDP in two adjacent quarters.