Basic Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of a cell is water?
A
70%
2
Q
Why is it important that a cell is mostly water?
A
Necessary for the proper functioning of the cell to create and maintain necessary molecules an maintain homeostasis.
3
Q
When a nonmetal bonds with a metal, the type of bond is?
A
Covalent
4
Q
When a nonmetal bonds with a nonmetal…
A
Ionic
5
Q
Exergonic
A
Releases energy