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Biol 103 Chap 2
Mader, Biology, 10th Edition
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Undergraduate 1
09/08/2009

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Atom
Definition
smallest particles of elements
Term
Elements
Definition
naturally occurring fundamental type of matter
Term
What are the six most common elements found in the molecules of living organisms?
Definition
Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus, Sulfur
(CHNOPS)
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Periods
Definition
The rows on the periodic table. Periods tell you the number of electron shells an element has.
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Groups
Definition
The columns on the periodic table. Groups tell you the number of valence electrons an atom has.
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Atomic mass
Definition
The number of protons and neutrons of an element.
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Atomic number
Definition
The number of protons of an element.
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Isotopes
Definition
atoms of the same element with differing numbers of neutrons
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Molecule
Definition
two or more atoms of the same element
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Compound
Definition
two or more elements
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Chemical bond
Definition
bonds between atoms caused by atoms in outermost shell
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Chemical reaction
Definition
formation of chemical bond
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5 types of bonds
Definition
Ionic, Covalent, Hydrogen, Hydrophobic, van der Waals forces
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Solvent
Definition
liquid portion of a solution
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Solute
Definition
dissolved substance dissolved in a solution
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Solution
Definition
mixture of two substances, usually a liquid and solid
Term
What three ions form when water dissociates?
Definition
Hydrogen- H+
Hydroxide OH-
Hydronium- H3O+
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Acids
Definition
substances that disassociate in water to release H ions (HCL, lemon juice, milk)
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Bases
Definition
substances that either take up H ions or release OH- ions (baking soda, antacid)
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Buffer
Definition
chemical that keeps pH at a particular value
Take up excess H+ or OH- ions
Ex: Carbonic Acid
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