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sfhb chemistry
chem
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a solution made up mostly of water | aqueous |
| a substance that is dissolved in another substance | solute |
| contains two or more atoms | molecule |
| contains at last two different atoms | compound |
| the smallest subunits of elements | atoms |
| contain a single type of atom | element |
| a solution containing charged particles | electrolyte |
| have a positive charge | protons |
| have a negative charge | electrons |
| excess H+ ions make for a low pH reading | acids |
| A pH of 7 | neutral |
| an excess of OH- ions and a pH of higher than 7 | basic |
| helps maintain acid/base balance in the body by weakening them | buffers |
| proteins that accelerate chemical reactions | enzymes |