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Question 1

formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another

Answer 1

Ionic Bond

Question 2

forms when electrons are shared between atoms.

Answer 2

Covalent Bond

Question 3

​the electrons in the outer shell or energy level that are available for bonding.

Answer 3

Valence Electrons

Question 4

​the measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

Answer 4

pH

Question 5

​a substance that dissolves in water to release a hydrogen ion. (H+)

Answer 5

Acid

Question 6

​a substance that dissolves in water to release a hydroxide ion. (OH­)

Answer 6

Base

Question 7

the nucleic acid that contains all genetic information for a cell.

Answer 7

Deoxyribonucleic Acid​ (DNA)

Question 8

​The shape of DNA that resembles a spiral staircase or a twisted ladder.

Answer 8

Double Helix

Question 9

​The ​building block of living organisms that passes genetic information from one generation to the next. (e.g. DNA)

Answer 9

Nucleic Acid

Question 10

a monomer of nucleic acid; consisting of a sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogen base. (e.g. A,T,G,C)

Answer 10

Nucleotide​