When Elements Combine to Form Compounds

question 93

Multiple Choice

When elements combine to form compounds:

• A)their properties are an average of all elements in the compound.
• B)their properties change completely.
• C)their properties do not change.
• D)their properties are completely random.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Call Option

The right, but not the obligation, to buy an underlying asset at a specified strike price within a specified time frame.

Futures Contract

A binding contract to trade a certain commodity or financial asset at a fixed price, with the transaction set to occur on a specified date in the future.

Debt Securities

Financial instruments representing money borrowed that must be repaid, with terms defining the interest rate and maturity date.

Equity Securities

Financial instruments that represent ownership in a company, such as stocks, granting holders a claim on the company's assets and earnings.