As a Result of the Transfer of an Electron from a Less

question 6

Multiple Choice

As a result of the transfer of an electron from a less electronegative atom to a more electronegative atom,

• A) the more electronegative atom is reduced, and energy is released.
• B) the more electronegative atom is reduced, and energy is consumed.
• C) the more electronegative atom is oxidized, and energy is consumed.
• D) the more electronegative atom is oxidized, and energy is released.

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Definitions:

Marginal Product

The additional output that is produced by employing one more unit of a particular input, such as labor or capital.

Average Product

The output per unit of input, calculated by dividing total output by the total amount of input used.

Short-Run

A period during which at least one input, typically capital, is fixed, influencing the flexibility of businesses to adjust to market changes.

Marginal-Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one additional unit of a good varies as the quantity of production changes.