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An interaction that holds atoms and ions together. |
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Compounds that have Ionic Bonds. |
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Bond formed by the attraction between oppositely changed ions. (positive and negative ions attract) Forms when valence electrons are transferred from one atom to another atom. |
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Charged particles that form when atoms gain or lose electrons. |
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Repeating three-dimensional pattern that forms in ionic compounds. Responsible for ionic compounds being brittle. |
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The ability of one substance to dissolve in another at a given temperature. |
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Compounds that form when atoms share electrons. |
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Any compound that increases the number of hydronium ions when dissolved in water. |
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Any compound that increases the number of hydroxide ions when dissolved in water. |
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A substance that changes color in the presence of an acid or a base. |
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ALL of the molecules of this type of acid break apart and form hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water. |
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Only a FEW molecules of this type of acid break apart and form hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water. |
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ALL of the molecules of this type of base break apart and form hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water. |
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Only a FEW of the molecules of this type of base break apart and form hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water. |
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A measure of the hydronium ion concentration in a solution. Used to measure how acidic or how basic a solution is. |
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The reaction between acids and bases. |
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An ionic compound formed from the positive ion of a base and the negative ion of an acid. One product of a neutralization reaction. |
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Compounds that contain carbon. |
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A covalent bond made on only ONE pair of shared electrons. |
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A covalent bond made by two pairs of shared electrons. |
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A covalent bond made by three pairs of shared electrons. |
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An electron in the outermost energy level of an atom. |
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Biochemical that is a polymer composed of sugar molecules bonded together. |
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Fat molecule or a molecule that has similar properties. Does not dissolve in water. |
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A polymer that is made up of amino acids. |
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A polymer that is made up of subunits called nucleotides. |
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The molecules that are the "building-blocks" of proteins. |
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A molecule formed by a chain of repeating units. Ex: Protein molecule |
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What are four properties of ionic compounds? |
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They are brittle, they have high melting points, many of them are highly soluble, and they are often good conductors of electricity when in solution. |
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What are three properties of covalent compounds? |
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They often are not soluble in water, they have low melting points, and they often do not conduct electricity when in solution. |
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List four properties of acids |
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They have a sour flavor, They change blue litmus paper to red, they react with metals, and they can conduct electric current. |
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List four properties of bases |
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They have a bitter taste, they feel slippery, they change red litmus paper to blue, they conduct electric current. |
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What are the two products of a neutralization reaction? |
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What is the pH of an acidic solution? |
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What is the pH of pure water? |
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What is the pH of a base? |
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What are the three types of Carbon Backbones? |
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Straight chain, Branched chair, and Ring |
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What are the three types of bonds that can form between carbon atoms> |
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Single bond, Double bond, Triple bond |
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What are the six elements that molecules in living things are mostly made up of? |
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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfer, and phosphorus |
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What do carbohydrates do for living things? |
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This biochemical is used by living things as a source of energy. |
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What are two examples of lipids? |
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Waxes, oils, steroids, or phospholipids |
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How many different amino acids are there? |
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What do the structures of proteins and carbohydrates have in common? |
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Both molecules are long-chain polymers. |
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What are two examples of nucleic acids? |
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What is the name of the "building block" of nucleic acids? |
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What are three functions of water in living things? |
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Temperature regulation Transports substances Provides lubrication |
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What is one important function of salt in the human body? |
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It helps to conduct nerve impulses (electrical signals) in the body. |
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