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Wk 3 Vocab
OBHS Biology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Element | substance consisting entirely of one type of atom (Ex: oxygen) |
| Isotope | atom of an element that has a number of neutrons different from that of other atoms of the same element (Ex: Carbon 14) |
| ionic bond | bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another (Ex: NaCl) |
| covalent bond | bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms. (Ex: H20) |
| Molecule | smallest unit of most compounds |
| Buffer | weak acid or base that can react with strong acids or bases to help prevent sharp, sudden changes in pH |
| activation energy | energy needed to get a reaction started |
| enzyme | protein that acts as a biological catalyst |
| cohesion | attraction between molecules of the same substance |
| adhesion | attraction between molecules of different substances; in plants, attraction between unlike molecules |
| ion | atom that has a positive or negative charge |
| pH scale | measurement system used to indicate the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in solution; ranges from 0 to 14 |