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Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
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The study of microscopic plants and animals

A

Microbiology

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2
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The study of drugs

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Pharmacology

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3
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Is the smallest unit of ELEMENTS

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Atom

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4
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Substances from which all matter is made

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Elements

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5
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What are the 96% pf the human body is made up of 4 elements

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Oxygen (65%)
Carbon (18.5%)
Hydrogen (9.5%)
Nitrogen (3%)

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6
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Atom’s centre , core of atom

Composed of protons and neutrons

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Nucleus

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7
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Negatively charged particles

Orbit in energy levels around the nucleus

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Electrons

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8
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Is the equal number of protons in an atom’s nucleus

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Atomic number

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9
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The equal to the number of protons and neutrons combined

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Atomic mass

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10
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Elements that have a stable number of electrons in the outer level

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Nonreactive elements

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11
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The number of bonds an atom needs to fill its outermost energy level and become stable

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Valence (strength)

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12
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Form when one atom transfers electrons to another form

Weak

Mixed with water

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Ionic bonds

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13
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Atoms or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge

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Ions

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14
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Atoms that donates an electron

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Cation

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15
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Atom that accepts an electron

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Anion

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16
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Compounds that separate into ions when put in the solution

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Electrolytes

17
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Form when two atoms share electrons to complete the energy level and thus become stable

Very strong

Most common chemical bond

Doesnt mix well with water

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Covalent bond

18
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Electrons are shared equally

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Nonpolar covalent

19
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Electrons are shared unequally

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Polar covalent

20
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Chemicals composed of two or more atoms held together with covalent bonds only

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Molecule

21
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Chemicals composed of two or more different atoms held together by ionic or covalent bonds

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Compounds

22
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A blend of 2 or more substances that retain there individual identities

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Mixtures

23
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Generally solids that dissolve in a liquid

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Solutions

24
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Body fluid ph less than 7.35 called

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Acidosis

25
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Body fluid ph greater than 7.45 called

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Alkalosis

26
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Chemicals that prevent sharp changes in H concentration

Important in maintaning relatively constant ph in body fluids

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Buffers

27
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Forms of an element that have the same atomic number but different atomic weight

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Isotopes

28
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Emission of atomic particles from an isotope

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Radioactivity

29
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Unstable
Radiate subatomic particles

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Radioactive isotopes

30
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Are proteins that accelerate chemical reactions

Essential in metabolism

A

Enzymes

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