Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
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anion

A

negatively charged particles (ion)

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2
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atomic number

A

the number of protons in an atom
- also represents all electrons orbiting

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3
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carbon

A

element that is the basis of organic chemistry

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4
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basic or alkaline

A

pH scale of 7.45 -14

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5
Q

compounds

A

substance composed of two or more chemical elements

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6
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covalent bonds

A

chemical bond formed but the sharing of electrons between atoms

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7
Q

electrocardiogram

A

heart’d electrical activity

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8
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electrolytes

A

compound that separates into ions in solution (ex: water); substance that conductis an electric current in a solution

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9
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electrons

A

negatively charged particle located in an energy level outside of an atom’s nucleus

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10
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enzymes

A

a protein that accelerates(catalyze or speeds up) a specific chemical reaction

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11
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hydrogen

A

greater concentration makes it more acidic

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12
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ion

A

atom or molecule with an electrical charge; anion or cation (acquired a charge either positive or negative)

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13
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isotopes

A

form of an elements that has the same number as another form of that element but a different atomic weight; isotopes differ in their number of neutrons

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14
Q

how to calculate atomic number

A

the atomic number is equal to the number of protons as well as the number of electrons given that it is a neutral atom

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15
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mixture

A

blend of two or more substances

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16
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evenly distributed mixtures are called…

A

homogeneous solution

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17
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molecules

A

bonding of 2 or more atoms

18
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neutron

A

non-charged particle in an atom’s nucleus

19
Q

nitrogen

A

chemical found in all proteins
- sugar does not contain nitrogen

20
Q

non-separating mixture

A

suspension with colloid (ex:mist) (more on pg 27)

21
Q

organic compounds

A

complex componds that characteriza all livin thing
- ALWAYS contain carbon
- usually contain hydrogen and oxygen as well

22
Q

pH

A

symbol indicating hydrogen ion (H+) concentration; lower numbers indicate a higher H+ concentration and higher acidity

23
Q

poly-

A

means “many”; used to form the names of polymers

24
Q

positive charged neutrons

A

protons and/or cations

25
Q

protons

A

positively charged particle in an atom’s nucleus (anion)

26
Q

simple form of a carbohydrate

A

a monosaccharide

27
Q

solute

A

substance that is dissolved in another substance

28
Q

solvent

A

substance in which another substance is dissolved in

29
Q

sub unit form of atom

A

protons, neutrons, electrons

30
Q

suspension

A

heterogeneous mixture that will separate unless shaken

31
Q

What are enzymes made of?

A

proteins that are made by amino acids linked together in one or more polypeptide chain

32
Q

What are proteins made of?

A

amino acids

33
Q

What donates hydrogen?

A

acids

34
Q

What accepts hydrogen?

A

bases

35
Q

an increase in hydrogen causes…

A

an increase in acidity

36
Q

an increase in hydroxide causes…

A

an increase in alkalinity (basic)

37
Q

What helps build bone?

A

calcium

38
Q

What is a hydrophobic substance?

A

something composed of nonpolar molecules that repels water (ex: fats or oils)

39
Q

What is a salt made of?

A

sodium (Na) amd chloride (Cl)

40
Q

What makes up water?

A

2 hydrogen and 1 oxygen

41
Q

What substance ends with -ase?

A

enzymes

42
Q

cation

A

positive ions, protons