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Biology
Terms that will be on the Biology Test.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scientific Literacy | a general, fact based understanding of the basics of biology and other sciences |
| Biological Literacy | 1. use the process of scientific inquiry to think creatively about real world issues that have a biological component 2. communicate these thoughts to others 3. integrate these ideas into your decision making |
| Scientific Method | process of examination and discovery 1. observations 2. hypothesis 3. prediction 4. experiment 5. conclusion |
| Protons | are particles that have a positive electrical charge |
| Neutrons | are particles that have no electrical charge |
| Electrons | are particles that have a negative electrical charge |
| Atomic Mass | -the mass of an atom -mass of proton plus neutron |
| Atomic Number | The number of protons found in the atom's nucleus. |
| Covalent Bonds | strong chemical bonds formed through electrons sharing |
| Ionic Bonds | occurs when the two oppositely charged ions attract each other -transfer of electrons from one atom to another |
| Hydrogen Bonds | Attraction between a polar atom or molecule and a hydrogen atom. |