Chapter 1 Fundamental Of Biology Flashcards
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Intramolecular forces
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Force between two atoms within a molecule
Ex: O and H in H20
2
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Intermolecular forces
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Force between two molecules such as one H2O and another H2O
Weaker than intramolecular
3
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Monomer
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Single molecule that can be polymerized
4
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Polymerization
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The bonding of a monomer with another monomer forming polymer
5
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Polymer
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When two monomers bond together in chains
6
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Molecule
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Two or more atoms joined together
7
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Atom
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Smallest unit of matter; has element characteristics
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Element
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Pure substance that contains physical/chemical properties; can’t be broken down
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Matter
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Anything that takes up space and has mass
