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Mr. Wills Holt Ch3

Mr. Wills Holt Ch 3

Term/?Definition/Answer
atom smallest unit of matter that cannot be broken down by chemical means.
proton the positive particles found in the nucleus of an atom
electron the negative particles found orbiting the nucleus
neutron a particle found in the nucleus of an atom that has no charge
valence electrons electrons in the outermost energy level (shell). Atoms prefer to have eight valence e-.
electron cloud area around the nucleus that electron are likely to be found
element a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into a simpler substance by chemical means
isotope an atom of an element that has a different number of neutrons
chemical bond a force that holds atoms together; either covalent, ionic or hydrogen bonds
molecule when two or more atoms are held together by chemical bonds
Covalent bonding when two atoms share electrons in such a way that all atoms have eight valence electrons forming the strongest bonds. Ex water. This bond is between atoms.
Ionic Bonding when an atom gives up or gains an electron to develop an electrical charge. Ex. NaCl Works similar to a magnet. This bond is between atoms.
Polar molecules molecules that have unequal charges. One side is more – or ¬¬+. Ex. H2O, The weakest type of bond. This bond is between molecules.
Solubility the ability to dissolve in a fluid
Dissolve to break down into the smallest parts
Cohesion the attraction between molecules of the same substance
Adhesion the attraction between different molecules of different substances
Solution a homogeneous mixture through out which two or more substances are equally spread
pH scale to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance
ion a molecule that is missing or has an extra electron
What r 4 unique properties of H2O? floats, absorbs/retains heat, cohesion to polar molecules, adhesion to polar molecules
acid a substance that gives off hydronium ions when dissolved. H+. pH 0-6.9
base a substance that gives off hydroxide ions when dissolved. OH-. pH 7.1-14 Ex. Lemon juice
neutral pH pH of 7 Ex. Pure water
buffer a substance that neutralizes both acids and bases ex. Coral Reefs
biomolecules/macromolecules large molecules that are many of many repeating subunits that are necessary for life
monomer the subunits that make up larger molecules
polymers macromolecules
carbohydrates molecules that are made of sugars and includes sugars, starches, and fiber. Carbohydrates are made of C, H, and O atoms in a 1:2:1 ratio.
Monomer of carbs sugars
Monosaccharide single sugar
Disaccharide double sugar
Polysaccharide many sugars
Starches carbs used for energy
Cellulose carbs used for structure in plants
Chiton carb used for structure in insects
3functions of carbs energy, structure and cell recognition
What shapes do sugars form pentagons and hexagons
Lipids a fat molecule or a molecule that has similar properties; wax and sterols
2 functions of lipids long term energy storage, water barriers, insulate organs
Monomer of lipids fatty acids and carbon chains
Proteins macromolecule made of long chains of amino acids Ex. Muscles, Enzymes, hair, hooves
Amino acid a compound that contains an amino acid (-NH2), a carboxyl group (-COOH), and a variable group.
Peptide bond holds amino acids together to form proteins
Functions of proteins movement, structures and support, and catylysts
Nucleic Acids a long chain of nucleotides. Ex. DNA, RNA, ATP
Nucleotide the monomer for nucleic acids
Function of Nucleic Acids Store Heredity Info. (DNA), RNA helps make protein, ATP transports immediate energy.
Energy the ability to make things move or change matter.
Reactant(s) a substance or substances that are involved in a chemical reaction
Chemical change when one substance changes into another substance
Law of conservation of mass matter cannot be created or destroyed only change form
Law of conservation of energy energy cannot be created or destroyed only change form
Product a substance that forms after a chemical reaction
Activation energy the amount of energy need for a chemical reaction to occur
Enzyme a molecule that increases the speed of biochemical reactions
Active site part of an enzyme where the reactions take place
Substrate(s) substance(s) that are either broken down or put together by enzymes
Catalysts substances that speed up chemical reactions without being used up in the process
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