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AP biology
chapter 2
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Biology
12th Grade
05/02/2011

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proton (P+)
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carries a positive charge, which is a defined amount of electricity. An atoms core region or nucleaus holds one or more protons.
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neutrons
Definition
carry no charge
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electrons (e-)
Definition
carry a negative charge and they have no contribution to an atoms mass
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radioisotope
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is a radioactive isotope, it spontaneousy emits energy in the form of subatomic particles and x-rays when its nucleaus disintegrates.
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radioactive decay
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when a radiostope emits energy in the form of subatomic particles and x-raysit can also transform one element into another.
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tracer
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are molecules in which a radiostope has been substituted for a more stable isotope.
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chemical bonds
Definition
when an atom has vacancies in their outermost shell and they acquire, or share electrons
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molecule
Definition
two or more atoms of the same or different elements joined in a chemical bond
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compounds
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are molecules that consist of two or more different elements in proportions that never do vary
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covalent bond
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when atoms share two electrons; this bond is stable and much stronger then an ionic bond
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hydrogen bond
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is a weak attraction that has formed between a covalently bound hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom in a different molecule or in a different region of the same molecule
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temperature
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is a measure of molecular motion
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evaporation
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when individual molecules of water escape into the air or otherwise stated as hea energy converts liquid water to gaseous form.
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hydrophilic
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water loving substances
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hydrophobic
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water dreading substances such as oil
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solute
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is a dissolved substance
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cohesion
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when somthing is showing the capacity to resist rupturing when it is streched, or placed under tension
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