science- CHEMISTRY IN LIFE Flashcards
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smallest particle of an element
atom
a group of similar cells
tissue
part of an organism and has a specific vital function
organ
anything that takes up space and has mass
matter
2 or more atoms bonded together
molecule
2 or more elements bonded together
compound
a pure substance
element
when they bind together they forma long chain called polypetide
amino acid
most common organic compound (like sugar, starch) used to store energy (made of sugar molecules)
carbohydrate
an organic compound such as fat or oil (another name for fats)
lipid
small repeating units that form bonds with each other to make a longer molecule
monosaccharide
compound found mainly in living things
organic compound
nutrients that your body needs
protein
proteins which help regulate chemical reactions
enzyme
carbon atoms are bonded to as many hydrogen atoms as possible (straight chain) solid at room temperature
saturated fat
some carbon atoms arent bonded to as many hydrogen atoms as possible (bent chains) not a solid at room temperature
unsaturated fat
a chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis, dissolves some metals
acid
a solution with a PH higher than 7
base
form between nearby water molecules
hydrogen bond
describes how acid or basic (alkaline) a solution is
PH scale
a difference in electrical charge between different parts of the same molecule
polarity
the solute dissolved in the solvent (example: cool aid)
solution