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Chemistry of Life
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| atom | smallest basic unit of matter |
| molecule | two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds |
| ions | an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons. |
| solute | dissolves in solvent |
| solvent | solute dissolves |
| solution | mixture that is consist throughout |
| covalent bond | chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons |
| ionic bond | chemical bond formed through the electrical fore between oppositely charged ions |
| hydrogen bond | attraction between a slightly positive hydrogen atom and a slightly negative atom |
| 3 properties for water | high specific heat, cohesion, and adhesion |
| high specific heat | water resists changes in temperature compared to many other compounds, water must absorb more heat energy to increase temperature |
| cohesion | attraction among molecules of a substance |
| adhesion | attraction among molecules of different substances |