biomolecules and reactions Flashcards
1
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ionization energy
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Energy input needed to discharge an electron from its isolated molecule/ atom
2
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proton
A
mass of 1 and positive chargw
3
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neutorn
A
mass of 1 and no charge
4
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electron
A
negligable mas and negative charge
5
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electron affinity
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Energy released when electron is attached to neutral atom.
6
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how are electorns shared
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in covalent bonds
7
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ionic bond
A
attraction of opposite charges
8
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overall shape of carbon with max amount of bonds
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tetrahedral
9
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electronegativity
A
attractive force than an atomc nucleus exerts on electrons
10
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acylation
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addition of ^0=c-r
11
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carboxylation
A
additon of ^0=c-h-h
12
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oxidation
A
loss of electrons
13
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reduction
A
gain of electrons
14
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