Body Chemistry Flashcards
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Define an atom
A
Minute particles of the same type that make up an element
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Define an element
A
Substance that cannot be broken down into simpler materials by chemical means
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Define a molecule
A
Combination of two or more atoms
3
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Define an ion
A
Charged atom
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Define an electrolyte
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Ion in solution
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What charge do protons posses?
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Positive
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What charge do electrons posses?
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Negative
7
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What charge do neutrons posses?
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Neutral
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Chemical symbol for oxygen?
A
O
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Chemical symbol for carbon
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C
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Chemical symbol for hydrogen?
A
H
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Chemical symbol for nitrogen?
A
N
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Chemical symbol for sodium
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Na
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Chemical symbol for potassium
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K
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Chemical symbol for chlorine?
A
Cl
