Biochemistry Flashcards

1
Q

Anything that has mass and occupies space?

A

Matter

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2
Q

An element is the __ unit of all matter from which all things are built.

A

Smallest

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3
Q

When atoms of the same element have different numbers of neutrons they are called….

A

Isotopes

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4
Q

Elements in the body only need a small amount of ____ elements

A

Trace

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5
Q

A ___ is the smallest particle of an element that still retains the properties of that element.

A

Atom

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6
Q

What does a nucleus consist of?

A

Protons and neutrons

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7
Q

Protons are ___ Charged. and Neutrons are __ charged particles.

A

Positively; Noncharged

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8
Q

Molecules are…

A

The result of two or more atoms bonding together

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9
Q

___ are molecules that consist of more than one type of element.

A

Compounds

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10
Q

Ions are atoms that __ or ___ an electron.

A

Gain or lose

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11
Q

polar =

A

Charged

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12
Q

Positive charged ions have ___ an electron.

Negatively charged ions have ___ an electron

A

Lost

gained

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