Chapter 2 Flashcards
The simplest type of matter that has unique chemical properties
Element
The bonds that are associated with electrons being transferred are
Ionic bonds
A ____ covalent bond is when electrons are shared unequally
Polar
A ______ is when electrons are shared equally
Nonpolar
Partial positives and negatives are associated with polar bonds
True
Refers to the sum of all the anabolic and catabolic reactions in the body
Metabolism
When two or more reactants chemically combine to form a new and larger product
Anabolism
When water is split into two parts that contribute to the formation of the products
Hydrolysis
The rate of product formation equals the rate of reactant formation
Equilibrium
A synthetic reaction where water is a product
Dehydration
A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy necessary for reaction to begin
True
An example of a substance that is an example of three types of mixtures is
Blood
