Which One of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

• A)Helium is an element.
• B)Table salt (sodium chloride) is a compound.
• C)Water is a pure substance.
• D)Air is a solution.
• E)Elements occur only in the form of individual atoms.

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Definitions:

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them partial ownership and possibly the right to vote on company matters.

Degree Of Operating Leverage (DOL)

A measure that assesses the sensitivity of a company's operating income to its sales, indicating the percentage change in operating income for a percentage change in sales.

Degree Of Financial Leverage (DFL)

A ratio indicating how much a company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) can be affected by a change in its capital structure.

EPS

Earnings Per Share – a company's profit divided by the outstanding shares of its common stock, providing an indicator of the company's profitability.