To Follow the Octet Rule, How Many Electrons Must a Neutral

question 146

Multiple Choice

To follow the octet rule, how many electrons must a neutral sulfur atom gain when forming a negative ion?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 6
• D) 8

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Net Profit Margin

A financial metric that measures how much of every dollar earned in revenue is translated into profit after all expenses are deducted.

After-tax Profit

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Inventory Turnover

A measure of how many times a company’s inventory is sold and replaced over a period, indicating efficiency in inventory management.

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The time duration it takes for a company to convert its investments in inventory and other resources into cash flows from sales.