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• A molecule built upon a
framework of carbon atoms.
– These are compounds
produced by living things |
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• A non-carbon based molecule.
– These are compounds that are
not produced by living things |
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• A class of organic molecule
composed of only carbon and
hydrogen atoms |
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• A group of atoms within a
molecule that interacts in
predictable ways.
– A structural building block that
determines the characteristics of the
compound |
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• (Water Loving) A molecule that is
attracted to water molecules |
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• (Water Fearing) A molecule that
repelled by water molecules |
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Definition
• A small molecular unit that is the
building block of a larger
molecule |
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Definition
• A molecule consisting of a long
chain of smaller molecular units
(monomers) |
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