Biochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
bonds that form when electrons are transferred
A
ionic bonds
2
Q
an atom that gains elections
A
anion, a negative ion
3
Q
atom that loses electrons
A
cation, a positive ion
4
Q
bonds that form when atoms share electrons
A
covalent bonds
5
Q
bonds two strands of DNA, causes water molecules to stick together
A
hydrogen bonding
6
Q
weakest attractions, exist between no polar molecules
A
van der waals
7
Q
water hating
A
hydrophobic
8
Q
water loving
A
hydrophilic
9
Q
atoms of one element that vary only in thee number of neutrons in the nucleus
A
isotopes
