Which of the Following Is the Best Description of Metallic

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of metallic bonding?

• A)Positively charged metal ions surrounded by freely moving electrons
• B)Alternating positively charged metal ions and negatively charged metal ions
• C)Pairs of metal atoms sharing electrons, plus weak intermolecular forces holding the pairs in place in the metal crystal
• D)Groups of three metal atoms sharing electrons (three-center bonds), plus weak intermolecular forces holding the groups in place in the metal crystal
• E)Metallic bonding is essentially the same as covalent bonding, except that in metallic bonding, protons are shared rather than electrons

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Definitions:

Degree of Operating Leverage

A measure of how much a company's operating income changes in response to a change in sales volume, indicating the level of fixed versus variable costs.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after all variable expenses have been deducted, indicating the ability to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Total Contribution Margin

The difference between total sales revenue and total variable costs, measuring how much revenue covers fixed costs and profits.

CVP Graph

A visual representation of the Cost-Volume-Profit analysis that illustrates the relationships between costs, volume, and profit.