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a substance whose atoms all contain the same number of protons and electrons.
* a pure substance containing only one type of atom |
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the smallest part of an element that has all the characteristics of that element.
* smallest unit of matter |
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a subatomic particle that has a positive electrical charge, found in the nucleus |
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subatomic particle that has no electrical charge, found in the nucleus |
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subatomic particle that has a negative electrical charge, found orbiting the nucleus of an atom |
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number of protons in an atom |
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mass determined by adding the number of protons and neutrons |
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attraction or force that holds atoms together |
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chemical combination of two or more atoms |
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charged particle formed by an atom or group of atoms |
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position of electrons within an atom |
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orbitals can hold up to _____ electrons each. |
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orbitals are arranged into __________ __________. |
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two electrons arranged in energy levels |
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chemical bond formed by loss and gain of electrons between atoms |
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ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed by the ______________ of electrons between atoms |
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chemical bond formed by sharing of electrons between atoms |
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covalent bonds are chemical bonds formed by the ____________ of electrons between atoms |
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chemical bond in which hydrogen is attracted to the nitrogen or oxygen of another molecule |
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hydrogen bonds are chemical bonds in which hydrogen is attracted to the __________ or ____________ of another molecule |
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What are the 4 atoms that make of 96% of the human body? |
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Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen |
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Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen are the 4 atoms that make up what percent of the human body? |
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State the normal pH of the following body fluids: gastric juice |
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State the normal pH of the following body fluids: urine |
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State the normal pH of the following body fluids: saliva |
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State the normal pH of the following body fluids: blood |
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State the normal pH of the following body fluids: intracellular fluid |
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What is cell respiration? |
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Energy production within the cells |
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What is the role of O2 in the cell respiration? |
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cells must have O2 to breakdown organic molecules |
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What is the role of CO2 in cell resporation? |
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Carbond Dioxide is a waste product |
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the process of forming complex molecules or compounds from simpler compounds or elements
* Forms bonds - Requires Energy |
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larger molecules are changed to two or more smaller ones
* Bonds are broken - Releases Energy |
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decreases the concentration of H+ or increases the concentration of OH- in water |
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range of pH is from ______ (most acidic) to ________ (most alkaline) |
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Explain the importance of water to the functioning of the body. |
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It is a: solvent (dissolves many substances), lubricant (prevents friction), and changes temperature slowly (maintains body temp) |
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What are the 4 components of DNA? |
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Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, and Cytosine |
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What are the 4 components of RNA? |
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Adenine, Uracil, Guanine, and Cytosine |
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What is the structure and function of DNA? |
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Double Helix / makes up chromosomes, carries the genetic code |
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What is the structure and function of RNA? |
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Single strand / Synthesized from DNA, protein synthesis |
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simple molecule of 1 or 2 elements, very few conain carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen covalent bonds |
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What is the function of water? |
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essential to life it makes up 60-75% of the body |
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What is the function of acids and bases? |
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compounds that affect chemical reactions in the body |
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What is the function of salts? |
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the remaining ionic compounds after acids and bases mix and form water |
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more complex molecules that contain carbon-hydrogen and carbon-carbon covalent bonds |
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What is the function of Carbohydrates? |
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source of energy, glucose = primary source of energy for cells |
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What are the 2 carbohydrates? |
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- Monosaccharaides - Disaccharides |
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What is the function of Proteins? |
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large molecules made of amino acids, consists of structural proteins, functional proteins, and enzymes |
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What is the function of Lipids? |
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triglycerides (store energy), phospholipids (foundation of cell membrane), and cholesterol |
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List the four organic compounds discussed in the LAP |
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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids |
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List the three inorganic compounds discussed in the LAP |
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Water, Acids & Bases, and Salts |
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organic compounds are more complex molecules that contain ________ and _________ covalent bonds |
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carbon-hydrogen, carbon-carbon |
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more complex molecules that contain carbon-hydrogen and carbon-carbon covalent bonds |
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inorganic compounds are simple molecule of 1 or 2 elements, very few contain ___________ or __________ covalent bonds |
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carbon-hydrogen, carbon-carbon |
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about cell respiration:
__________ is the waste product of cell respiration. |
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define inorganic compounds |
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simple molecule of 1 or 2 elements, very few conain carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen covalent bonds |
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Synthesis is the process of forming complex molecules or compounds from _________ __________ or _________ - requires energy |
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simpler compounds, elements |
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the process of forming complex molecules or compounds from simpler compounds or elements - requires energy |
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larger molecules are changed to two or more smaller ones - releases engergy |
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Decomposition is when larger molecules are changed to ______ or ________ smaller ones |
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Explain what the pH scale indicates |
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indicates the concentration of H+ in solution |
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What kind of charge does an proton produce and where is it located in the atom? |
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positive charge, found in the nucleus |
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What kind of charge does a neutron produce and where is it located in the atom? |
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no electrical charge, found in the nucleus |
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What kind of charge does an electron produce and where is it located in the atom? |
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negative electrical charge, found orbiting the nucleus (in the energy levels) |
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What is the difference between the atomic number and atomic weight? |
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• Atomic number - The number of protons in an atom
• Atomic weight - The number of protons AND neutrons in an atom |
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An atom is the smallest part of an _________ that has all the characteristics of that _________ |
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attraction or force that holds atoms together |
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Bonds are an ________ or ________ that holds atoms together |
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