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Biochemistry

TermDefinition
Chemistry study of matter, composition, properties
Atoms building blocks of matter
Nucleus center of an atom
Protons positively charged particles
Neutrons particles with no charge
Electrons Negatively charged particles outside the nucleus
Element 1 unit of pure substance
Isotopes atoms of an element that have different numbers of neutrons
Compound 2 or more different substances combined
Ion atom that has lost or gained more electrons
Ionic Bond a bond between metal and nonmetal where electrons are given/gained
Covalent Bond 2 nonmetals that share electrons
Molecule 2 or more same substances combined
Chemical Reaction when substances interact to form new substances
Reactants Things that are interacting first
Products substances formed during the reaction
Activation Energy minimum amount of energy needed to make a r
Catalyst something that makes the reaction's life easier
Enzymes special proteins
Substrates reactants that bind to the enzyme
Active Site where the enzyme attach
Solution Another name for a homogeneous mixture
Solvent substance in which another substance is dissolved
Solute A substance that is dissolved in the solvent
Acids substances that release hydrogen ions when dissolved in water
Bases Substances that release hydroxide ions when dissolved in water
PH measure of concentration of H+ in a solution
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