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Chapter 2
Chemistry of Life 2.1-2.3
Term | Definition |
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Atom | Smallest unit of an element that still retains the chemical and physical properties of the element. |
Subatomic Particles | Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons |
Atomic Number | The number of protons an atom has. |
Mass Number | The sum of the number of protons and neutrons. |
Mole | A unit of measure for the number of atoms. |
Isotope | An atom with an abnormal number of neutrons. Can cause atoms and elements to become radioactive. |
Compounds | A combination or joining of two atoms. |
Ionic Bond | A bond resulting from the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, producing ions. |
Cation | A positively charged ion. |
Anion | A negatively charged ion. |
Covalent Bond | A bond resulting from the sharing of electrons between two atoms. |
Hydrogen Bonds | A weak attraction of hydrogen to negatively charged atoms or molecules. Important for life. |
Hydrophilic | Water loving molecules. (Will dissolve in water) |
Hydrophobic | Water fearing molecules. (Will not dissolve in water) |
Acid | A substance that releases hydrogen ions when added to water. |
Base | A substance that takes up free hydrogen ions or releases hydroxide ions when added to water. |
pH | The measure of hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. |
Electrolytes | Substances that release ions when placed in water. |
Dehydration Reaction | The removal of water, resulting in the building of a larger molecule from two smaller molecules. |
Hydrolysis Reaction | The breakdown of large molecules into smaller molecules. |