Biochemistry Vocab #1 Flashcards
1
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Atom
A
Makes up matter
2
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Molecule
A
Groups of atoms
3
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Element
A
Pure substances
4
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Ion
A
Molecule with a charge
5
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Ionic Bond
A
Bond where electrons are transferred from one atom to the other
6
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Covalent Bond
A
Bond where atoms are shared
7
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Hydrogen Bond
A
Occurs between water molecules
8
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Polar
A
Part of molecule is positively charged, part is negatively charged
9
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Nonpolar
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Molecule has no charged
10
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Cohesion
A
Attractive force between particles of the same type
11
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Surface Tension
A
Shaves like an elastic sheet
12
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Adhesion
A
Tutor active force between two different molecules
13
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Capillary Action
A
Water molecules ove through a substance quickly or goes up a a thin tube
14
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Universal Solvent
A
Water because it polar
15
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Homeostasis
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A cells stable environment