A&P/Section2:H.W. Vocab

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Catalyst

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1 : a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible

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Bond

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c : an attractive force that holds together the atoms, ions, or groups of atoms in a molecule or crystal

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Cohesion

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3 : molecular attraction by which the particles of a body are united throughout the mass

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Element

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e : any of the fundamental substances that consist of atoms of only one kind and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

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Equilibrium

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a state of adjustment between opposing or divergent influences or elements

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Fluid

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1 a : having particles that easily move and change their relative position without a separation of the mass and that easily yield to pressure : capable of flowing

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Ligand

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: a group, ion, or molecule coordinated to a central atom or molecule in a complex

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Mass

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1 a : a quantity or aggregate of matter usually of considerable size

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Mixture

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a : a portion of matter consisting of two or more components in varying proportions that retain their own properties

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Particle

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3 : any of the basic units of matter and energy (as a molecule, atom, proton, electron, or photon)

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Periodic

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1 a : occurring or recurring at regular intervals

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Precursor

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a substance, cell, or cellular component from which another substance, cell, or cellular component is formed

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Rate

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3 a : a fixed ratio between two things 4 a : a quantity, amount, or degree of something measured per unit of something else

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Reversible

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: capable of being reversed or of reversing: as

a : capable of going through a series of actions (as changes) either backward or forward <a></a>

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Saturate

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2 : to treat, furnish, or charge with something to the point where no more can be absorbed, dissolved, or retained

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Sequence

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d : a set of elements ordered so that they can be labeled with the positive integers

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Stable

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3 a (1) : placed so as to resist forces tending to cause motion or change of motion (2) : designed so as to develop forces that restore the original condition when disturbed from a condition of equilibrium or steady motion
b (1) : not readily altering in chemical makeup or physical state  (2) : not spontaneously radioactive

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Substance

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matter of particular or definite chemical constitution

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Electrolyte

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A salt that ionizes in water and produces a solution that conducts electricity

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Metabolism

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The sum of all chemical reactions in the body