CH2 Chemistry Flashcards
(28 cards)
bio-
life
biochemstry
branch of science dealing with the chemistry of life-forms
di-
two
disaccharide
molecule composed of two bonded sugar units.
glyc-
sweet
glycogen
complex carbohydrate composed of glucose molecules bonded in a particular way.
iso-
equal
isotope
atom that has the same atomic number as another atom but a different atomic weight.
lip-
fat
lipids
groups of organic compounds that includes fat
-lyt
break down
electrolyte
substance that breaks down and releases ions in water.
mono-
one
monosaccharide
a molecule consisting of a single simple sugar unit.
poly-
many
ployunsaturated
molecule with two or more double bonds between its carbon atoms.
sacchar-
sugar
monosaccharide
molecule consisting of a simple sugar unit.
syn-
together
synthesis
process by which chemicals form together to make new types of chemicals.
matter
anything that has weight and occupies space.
mass
the amount of matter present in a substance or object.
chemistry
branch of science that studies the composition, properties, and interactions of matter.
atom
smallest particle of an element that has properties of that element.