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Chemisty
Biology Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Compound | substance containing two or more elements that are chemically combined in a fixed ratio. |
| matter | anything that occupies space and has mass |
| element | pure substance that can't be broken down into other substances by chemical means |
| nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, carbon | What are the 4 main elements of life? |
| What is an isotope? | an element with the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons |
| molecule | Two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds |
| ionic bonds | The bond where electrons are transferred |
| covalent bond | The bond where electrons are shared. |
| Polar molecule | A molecule that has opposite electric charges on opposite ends |
| cohesion | The tendency of molecules of the same kind to stick to one another. |
| adhesion | The attraction between unlike molecules |
| Acid | A solution with more H+ ions |
| Base | A solution with more OH- ions |
| valence electrons | Electrons involved in bonding (at the outermost shell) |
| hydrophilic | Attracting water molecules |
| functional group | A group of atoms within a molecule that interacts in predictable ways with other molecules. |
| dehydration | Polymers are formed through a dehydration reaction. |
| Hydrolysis | Polymers are broken down through a hydrolysis reaction |