What Is the Term for the Number That Characterizes an Element

question 101

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the number that characterizes an element and indicates the number of protons found in the nucleus of one of its atoms?

• A)atomic mass
• B)atomic number
• C)mass number
• D)nuclear number
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Indirect production costs that fluctuate with the level of production output, such as utilities for the manufacturing plant.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the standard rate times the actual hours worked.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in the volume or activity level, allowing for more accurate budgeting and analysis.

Standard Costing

A cost accounting system that uses pre-determined costs to value the cost of goods sold and assess the performance.