01- Themes and biology/chemistry of element Flashcards

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Atom

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smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element

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Proton

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Subatomic particle with a positive electrical charge (+1)

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Neutron

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neutral subatomic particle/ makes up nucleus of every atom

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Electron shell

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outside part of an atom around nucleus

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valence electrons

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electrons in outermost shell

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ion

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an atom or molecule with either positive or negative charge

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element

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is a substance that cannot be broken to other substances by chemical reactions

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molecule

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The smallest particle of a substance that has all of the physical and chemical properties of that substance

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What is an example of an element?

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Oxygen is an important biological element

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What is an example of a molecule?

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A common example of a molecule is water (H2O), which is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonded together; other examples include carbon dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2), and nitrogen (N2)

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