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Biochemistry
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | Basic building blocks of matter. |
| Element | Substances that are made entirely of one kind of atom. |
| Molecule | Uncharged group of atoms held together by a covalent bond. |
| Covalent Bond | A chemical bond that is formed by the sharing of electrons. |
| Proton | Positive parts of an atom found in the nucleus of the atom. |
| Nucleus | The center of an atom |
| Electron | Negatively charged particles found it the spaces outside the nuclei. |
| Neutron | In the nucleus, particles that are neutral or have no electric charge |
| Compound | A substance made up of two or more atoms with different proportions. |
| Mixture | The combination of substances that are physically mixed without forming new chemical bonds. |
| Solution | A mixture of liquid. |
| Inorganic | Compounds that do not contain both carbon and hydrogen elements. |
| Organic | Compounds that contain both hydrogen and carbon elements. |