chapter 2 Flashcards
decoposition
reactions break things down into their constituent parts
reversible
proceed only in one direction
synthesis
involve the joining of components
exchange
involve both synthesis and decomposition and chemical energy is absorbed and released
a solution that resists changes in pH
buffer
an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to loss or gain of electrons
ion
a number expressing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a logarthmic scale
pH
process where proteins lose their quaternary tertiary and secondary structure
denaturation
process of joining 2 molecules or compounds with the removal of water
dehydration synthesis
a reaction in which water breaks down a compound
hydrolysis
a formula giving the number of atoms each of the elements in a molecule of a specific compound
molecular formula
a formula that shows the spatial arrangement of atoms in the molecule compound
structual formula
difference between organic and inorganic molecules
organic contain carbon and usually oxygen and hydrogen too
