Chapter 2: Chemistry Flashcards
-occupies space and has mass
-mass differs from weight
matter
-the capacity to do work
-energy to move things
energy
the energy that a body possesses by virtue of being in motion. By the reason of its motion
kinetic energy
the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors
potential energy
- stored in bonds of chemical substances
-chemical reactions occur such as ATP
chemical energy
-the movement of charged particles
-we are electric
electrical energy
-Energy used directly to move matter
mechanical energy
-electromagnetic spectrum
radiant or electromagnetic energy
-plain film
-“real-time”
*contrast studies (barium enema)
*fluoroscopy
*angiograms
X-Rays
what is converted from one form to another?
energy
…. is a by the production of energy conversions contributing to our body temperature.
heat
…. is the release of heat from muscles with their use of energy.
biggie
-forms elements
-atoms and elements have unique physical and chemical properties
-1-2 letter symbol for elements
Atoms
positively charged particles in the nucleus
Protons
neutrally charged particles in the nucleus
Neutrons