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Atom

Definition
Atoms are the smallest stable units of matter.
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Protons

Definition
(p+) have a positive electrical charge. and a wieght of 1 dalton
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Nuetrons

Definition
(n or n^0) are electrically nuetral, which means they are uncharged. has a size of 1 dalton
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electron
Definition
(e-) are much smaller and about 1/1836th the mass of either protons and nuetrons. they have a negative charge
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Matter

Definition
anything that takes up space and has mass
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Mass

Definition
the quantity of matter that a object contains. mass something you can physically touch.
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electron cloud

Definition
The area around the nucleus where where electrons whirl around
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Atomic weight

Definition
the atomic weight is the average of the atomic masses and proportions of an elements different isotopes
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isotopes

Definition

atoms whose nuclei contains the same number of protons, but different numbers of protons, but differentnuetrons. isotopes have essentially the same chemical properties, and so only distinguishable based on mass.

 

used for medical conditions and procedures

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atomic number

Definition
the number of protons in a atom
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atomic mass
Definition
the total number of both nuetrons and protons in an atoms nuclei.
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element

Definition
pure substance containing only atoms of the same atomic number.
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Trace elements

Definition
elements found in the body in only small amounts
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chemical symbol

Definition
an abbreviation of elements recognized by scientist as representing those elements
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reacive elements

Definition

elements that do not have the outermost energy level

(valence shell) filled

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Stable elements

Definition
elements that have all their outermost energy levels filled with electrons
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Valence shells

Definition
the outermost energy level that forms the "surface" of the atom.
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inert

Definition
elements that do not readily participate in chemical processes.
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Ions

Definition
when an atom gains or looses a electron it is no longer electrically neutral.
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Cation

Definition
when an atom loses an electron its charge becomes positive.
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Anion

Definition
if an atom gains electrons it's charge becomes negative.
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chemical bonds
Definition
Any of several forces, especially the ionic bond, covalent bond, and metallic bond, by which atoms or ions are bound in a molecule or crystal.

 

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ionic bonds

Definition
chemical bond in which one or more electrons are tranfered from one atom to another so they can achieve stability
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covalent bonds

Definition
atoms that complete there outer electron shell by sharing electrons between atoms.
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molecule

Definition
a molecule is a chemical structure consisting of atoms of one or more elements held together through covalent bonds.
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nonpolar molecules

Definition
molecule with typically a covalent bonds where the sharing of electrons is equal and does not effect the electrical charge.
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polar molecule

Definition
A molecule which has a positive charge at one end and a negative charge at the other.
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polar covalent bonds

Definition
covalent bonds that produce polar molecules
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solids

Definition
maintain there shape and volume at ordinary temperatures and pressures
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liquids

Definition
have a constant volume, but no fixed shape. the shape of the liquid is determined by the shape of its container.
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gases

Definition
a gas has neither a constant volume or fixed shape gasses can be compresses or expanded; unlike liquids they will fill a container of any size
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hydrogen bonds

Definition
A chemical bond in which the positive charge of hydrogen atom of one molecule is attracted to an electronegative charge of another polar molecule, especially a nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine atom, usually of another molecule.
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surface tension

 

 

Definition
at the surface of water hydrogen bonds between water molecules slow the rate of evaporation forming surface tension. this surface tension acts like a barrier that keeps small objects from entering the water.
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reactants

Definition
substances in which atoms change take place
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products

Definition
different substances that are produced through chemical reactions
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metabolism

Definition
all of the reactions underway in the cells and tissues of the body at any given moment
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Chemical notation

Definition
the chemical shorthand used to describe chemical compounds and reactions
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mole

Definition
A mole (mol) is a quantity with a weight in grams equal to an elements atomic weight. one mole of a given element always contains the same number of atoms. 1 mole of oxygen weighs 16.00 grams its atois wieght is also 16
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Molecular weight

Definition
the sum of the atomic weights of a molecules component atoms
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decomposition

Definition
a reaction where a molecule is broken down into smaller fragments.
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hdrolysis

Definition

one of the bonds in a complex molecule is broken down, and the components of a water molecule(H & OH) are added to the resulting fragments.

 

(A+B) + H20 = (A-H) + (B - OH)

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catabolism

Definition
the decompostion of complex molecules is collectivelly known as catabolism. when a covalent bond is broken kinetic energy is released giving power to functions like growth movement and reproduction
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synthesis

Definition

assembles smaller molecules into larger molecules

 

(A) + (B) = (AB)

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dehydration synthesis

Definition

a condensation reaction where complex molecules are formed by removing water molecules.

 

A-H + OH - B =(AB) + H20

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anabolism

Definition
syntesis of new molecules on the body's cells and tissues is known as anabolism. it takes energy to create the bonds(covalent) .
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exchange reaction

 

Definition

parts of a molecule or molecules are shuffled around through decomposition and sythesis

 

 

(AB) + (CD) = (A) +(B) +(C) + (D) = (AC) + (BD)

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ACtivation Energy

Definition
The Amount of energy required to start a reaction
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Enzymes

Definition

special proteins needed to perform most of the complex synthesis and decomposition reactions in the body.

 

lower the required activation energy needed.

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Catalysts

Definition
compounds that speed up chemical reactions. without them being permanently changed or consumed.
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metabolic pathway

Definition
series of interlocking steps, each step controlled by iits own enzyme
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exergonic reaction

Definition
reactions that release energy
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endergonic reaction

Definition
common reaction in the body that regulates body temperature. this reaction requires more energy to start than is released.
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Metabolites

Definition
substances that can be synthesized or decomposed inside our bodies.
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nutrients

 

Definition
essential metabolites that are normally obtained through diet.
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solutes
Definition
dissolved substances in water.
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Dissociation / ionization

Definition
ionic bonds are broken as the individual ions interact with positive or negative poles of polar water molecules.
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hydrophilic molecules
Definition
molecules that readily interact with water molecules.
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electrolytes

Definition
soluble inorganic substances whose ions will conduct an electical current
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colloid

Definition
solution containing dispersed proteins or other large molecules.
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hydrophobic

Definition
molecules that do not readily interact with water molecules
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Organic compounds

Definition
always contain hydrogen and carbon
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Carbohydrate

Definition
an organic molecule that contains C, H, O in a ratio 1:2:1
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Monosaccharides

Definition
a carbohydrate containing 3-7 carbon atoms.
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Glucose

Definition
most important metabolic fuel in the body
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Isomers
Definition
same type and number of atoms, but different structurally.
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