metabolism is the…
sum of all chemical reactions that occur in a living organism
Catabolic reactions:
breaking down molecules into simpler molecules (e.g. energy metabolism)
Anabolic reactions:
Using simple molecules to make larger complex ones (e.g. protein synthesis)
Ionic bonds are with
metal and non metal
covalent bonds are with
metal and metal
cations are ____ charged
positively
Anions are ____ charged
negatively
Ions are
electrically charged atom or group of atoms