Chap 2 Lab Terms Flashcards
1
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PH
A
Scale of 1-14 that expresses neutrality or acidity
2
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Acid
A
PH less than 7
3
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Base
A
PH higher than 7
4
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Enzyme
A
Proteins that speed up metabolism or chemical reaction
5
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Ionic bond
A
One give electron, one takes electron
6
Q
Cation
A
+
More protons than e-
7
Q
Anion
A
Negatively charged ion
More e- than protons
8
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Covalent bond
A
Sharing of e-
9
Q
Polar covalent bond
A
Sharing with slight uneven distribution of charges
Water
10
Q
No polar covalent bond
A
Completely equal sharing of e
Usually between same element
11
Q
Solute
A
Minor component
12
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Solvent
A
Majority of solution
13
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Valence electron
A
Electron on outermost shell. Forms bonds
