Biochemistry Flashcards
Anything that has mass and occupies space?
Matter
An element is the __ unit of all matter from which all things are built.
Smallest
When atoms of the same element have different numbers of neutrons they are called….
Isotopes
Elements in the body only need a small amount of ____ elements
Trace
A ___ is the smallest particle of an element that still retains the properties of that element.
Atom
What does a nucleus consist of?
Protons and neutrons
Protons are ___ Charged. and Neutrons are __ charged particles.
Positively; Noncharged
Molecules are…
The result of two or more atoms bonding together
___ are molecules that consist of more than one type of element.
Compounds
Ions are atoms that __ or ___ an electron.
Gain or lose
polar =
Charged
Positive charged ions have ___ an electron.
Negatively charged ions have ___ an electron
Lost
gained