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Biology Chapter 2A
Part 1 of Chapter 2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Element | Pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom |
| Isotope | One of several forms of a single element, which contains the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons |
| Compound | Substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions |
| Ion | Atom that has a positive or negative charge |
| Covalent bond | Type of bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared |
| Molecule | Smallest unit of most compounds that displays all the properties of that compound |
| Hydrogen bond | Weak attraction between a hydrogen atom and another atom |
| Cohesion | Attraction between molecules of the same substance |
| Adhesion | Force of attraction between molecules of different substances |
| Mixture | Material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined |
| Solution | Type of mixture in which all the components are evenly distributed |
| Solute: | Substance that is dissolved in a solution |
| Solvent | Dissolving substance in a solution |
| pH Scale | Scale with values from 0 to 14, used to measure the concentration of H+ ions in a solution; a pH of 0 to 7 is acidic, a pH of 7 is neutral, and a pH of 7 to 14 is basic |
| Acid | Compound that forms hydrogen ions (H) in solution; a solution with a pH of less than 7 |