Body Chemistry

Question 0

Define an atom

Answer 0

Minute particles of the same type that make up an element

Question 1

Define an element

Answer 1

Substance that cannot be broken down into simpler materials by chemical means

Question 2

Define a molecule

Answer 2

Combination of two or more atoms

Question 3

Define an ion

Answer 3

Charged atom

Question 4

Define an electrolyte

Answer 4

Ion in solution

Question 5

What charge do protons posses?

Answer 5

Positive

Question 6

What charge do electrons posses?

Answer 6

Negative

Question 7

What charge do neutrons posses?

Answer 7

Neutral

Question 8

Chemical symbol for oxygen?

Answer 8

O

Question 9

Chemical symbol for carbon

Answer 9

C

Question 10

Chemical symbol for hydrogen?

Answer 10

H

Question 11

Chemical symbol for nitrogen?

Answer 11

N

Question 12

Chemical symbol for sodium

Answer 12

Na

Question 13

Chemical symbol for potassium

Answer 13

K

Question 14

Chemical symbol for chlorine?

Answer 14

Cl

Question 15

Chemical symbol for magnesium?

Answer 15

Mg

Question 16

Chemical symbol for calcium?

Answer 16

Ca

Question 17

Chemical symbol for phosphorus?

Answer 17

P

Question 18

Chemical symbol for sulphur?

Answer 18

S

Question 19

Chemical symbol for iron!

Answer 19

Fe

Question 20

Chemical symbol for iodine?

Answer 20

I

Question 21

Numbers 0-6 on the ph scale are what?

Answer 21

Acidic

Question 22

Number 7 on the ph scale is?

Answer 22

Neutral

Question 23

Numbers 8-14 on the ph scale are what?

Answer 23

Alkaline

Question 24

What does more H do to the ph scale?

Answer 24

Makes it more acidic.

Question 25

What is the pH of blood plasma?

Answer 25

7.35 - 7.45

Question 26

What is the symbol for mercury?

Answer 26

Hg

Question 27

What is bp measured in?

Answer 27

mmHg / mm of mercury