chapter 2 - chemical level of organization Flashcards
how many elements are in the human body?
26
what is the smallest unit of matter?
atom
what is a positively charged atom?
proton
what is a neutrally charged atom?
neutron
what is a negatively charged atom?
electron
what is a substance that dissolves into one or more hydrogen ions and one or more anions?
acid
what is a substance that dissolves into one or more hydroxide ions and one or more cations?
base
when dissolved in water, what dissociates into cations and anions?
salts
what is a pH greater than 7 considered?
acidic
what is a pH less than 7 considered?
alkaline
the number of ____ equals the number of ____.
electrons, protons
what gives up or receives electrons?
ions
what is a substance that contains atoms from two or more different elements?
compound
what is formed by atoms or molecules sharing 1, 2, or 3 pairs of their valence electrons?
covalent bonds
what is being held together by forces of attraction?
ionic bonds