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April Iris De Guzman
Anatomy Week 2 Chemistry of Life
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The element oxygen has an atomic number of 8, which means it contains how many protons? | eight |
| What term is used to describe all of the chemical reactions that occur in body cells? | metabolism |
| Substances that accept hydrogen ions are called | base |
| Acids, bases, and salts belong to a large group of compounds called | electrolytes |
| Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electrons are called: | covalent |
| A substance that cannot be broken down or decomposed into two or more different substances is called: | element |
| The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen needed to form water is an example of a: | synthesis reaction |
| In the presence of a base, red litmus paper will turn: | blue |
| Approximately what percentage of the body weight of an adult female is water? | 50% |
| What is the most abundant and important compound in the body? | water |