Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE

question 15

Multiple Choice

Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1) If an atom loses one or more electrons, it becomes negatively charged because protons now outnumber electrons.
(2) Nitrogen, a group VA element, possesses five valence electrons.
(3) Polyatomic ions are generally not very stable and usually lose their identity during chemical reactions.

• A) All three statements are true.
• B) Two of the three statements are true.
• C) Only one of the statements is true.
• D) None of the statements is true.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows or to evaluate the attractiveness of an investment.

Incremental Cost Approach

A decision-making process that focuses on the changes in total cost resulting from a specific business decision, considering only the relevant costs and benefits that differ between alternatives.

Operating Costs

Expenses associated with running a business's core activities on a day-to-day basis, such as salaries, rent, and utilities.

Discount Rate

The discount rate that is employed during discounted cash flow evaluation to ascertain the present valuation of future expected cash flows.