Describe What Changes Occur During Electron Capture

question 80

Multiple Choice

Describe what changes occur during electron capture.

• A) The mass number and atomic number decrease.
• B) The mass number and atomic number increase.
• C) The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number decreases.
• D) The mass number decreases and the atomic number is unchanged.
• E) The mass number and atomic number do not change.

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share (EPS) is a financial metric that represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, serving as an indicator of a company's profitability.

Net Income

The amount of profit a company has left over after all expenses and taxes are deducted from total revenue.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of a company's shares of stock that are owned by shareholders, including restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders as well as those held by the public.

Liquid Assets

Assets that can be quickly converted into cash without significant loss of value, facilitating financial flexibility.