The Kind and Number of Bonds an Atom Can Form

question 8

Multiple Choice

The kind and number of bonds an atom can form depends on ________.

• A) its atomic number
• B) its electron configuration
• C) its atomic mass
• D) the number of particles in its nucleus

---

Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

A metric that calculates the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock, indicating a company's profitability.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently reacquired by the company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.

Cash Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members from its profits or reserves.

Return on Equity

An indicator of a company's financial performance, indicating the amount of profit generated from the investments made by its shareholders.