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HBiology(Chemistry)
| Question/Term | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atom? | SMALLEST UNIT of an ELEMENT that RETAINS the PHYSICAL properties of the element |
| Protons? | POSITIVE charge Located in NUCLEUS Part of MASS |
| Neutrons? | Neutral charge Located in NUCLEUS Part of MASS |
| Electrons? | Negative charge Virtually WEIGHTLESS Located OUTSIDE nucleus in ORBIT |
| If not an Ion, an Atom is... | NEUTRAL(same num of protons+ and electrons-) |
| Molecule? | TWO or more ELEMENTS(same or different) |
| Compound? | TWO or more DIFFERENT Combined ELEMENTS, take on NEW CHARACTERISTICS |
| How do Atoms combine? | SHARING or TRANSFERRING Electrons |
| Ion? | Results when an Electron(s) is GAINED or LOST |
| Cation? | Ion with a POSITIVE+ charge(t in Cat is +) |
| Anion? | Ion with a NEGATIVE- charge(n in An is n for neg-) |
| What percentage of the human body is water? | 70% |
| Properties of water... | Liquid at room temp Good temp buffer(slow to heat/cool) Molecules are Cohesive |