Ch.3 Chemical Compounds Flashcards

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1
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the combining of atoms to form molecules or compounds.

A

chemical bond

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a compound made of oppositely charged ions.

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ionic compound

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a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons.

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covalent compound

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any compound that increases the number of hydronium ions when dissolved in water.

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acid

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5
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a compound that can reversibly change color depending on conditions such as pH

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indicator

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6
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any compound that increases the number of hydroxide ions when dissolved in water.

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base

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the reaction of an acid and a base to form a neutral solution of water and a salt.

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neutralization reaction

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a value that is used to express the acidity or basicity.

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pH

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9
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an ionic compound that forms when a metal atom replaces the hydrogen of an acid.

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salt

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10
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a covalently bonded compound that contains carbon.

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organic compound

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11
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an organic compound only of carbon and hydrogen.

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hydrocarbon

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12
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a class of energy giving nutrients that include sugars, starches, and fiber; composed of one or more simple sugars bonded together.

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carbohydrate

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a type of biochemical that does not dissolve in water; fats and steroids are lipids.

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lipid

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a molecule that is made up of amino acids and that is needed to build and repair body structures and to regulate processes in the body.

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protein

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15
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a molecule made-up of subunits called nucleotides.

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nucleic acid

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