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The basic unit of matter

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Atom

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In cells, structure that contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA

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Nucleus

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Pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom

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Element

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Negatively charged particle; located in the space surrounding the nucleus

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Electron

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Substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions

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Compound

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

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Ionic Bond

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Type of bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared

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Covalent Bond

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Attraction between molecules of the same substance

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Cohesion

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Force of attraction between different kinds of molecules

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Adhesion

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Material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together but not chemically combined

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Mixture

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A compound that forms hydrogen ions (H+) in solution; a solution with a pH of less than 7

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Acid

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A compound that produces hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution; a solution with a pH of more than 7

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Base

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Type of mixture in which all the components are evenly distributed

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Solution

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Small chemical unit that makes up a polymer

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Monomer

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Molecules composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules

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Polymer

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Compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms; type of nutrient that is the major source of energy for the body

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Carbohydrate

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Macromolecule made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms; includes fats, oils, and waxes

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Lipid

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Macromolecule that contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen; needed by the body for growth and repair

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Protein

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Macromolecules containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus

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Nucleic Acid

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Compound with an amino group on one end and a carboxyl group on the other end

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Amino Acid

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Process that changes, or transforms, one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals

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Chemical Reaction

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Protein catalyst that speeds up the rate of specific biological reactions

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Enzyme

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