Chemistrey Flashcards
Nucleus
The central part of an atom. Composed of protons and neutrons. Contains most of atom’s mass.
Proron?
Positively charged particle. Found within an atomic nucleus .
Neutron?
Uncharted particle. Found within an atomic nucleus.
Electron?
Negatively charged particle. Located in shells the surround an atoms nucleus.
Ion
When you take away an electron which changes the charge of the element.
atom?
The smallest unit of an element. Consists of a central nucleus surrounded by one more electrons.
Vectors
An organasim that carries a pathogen between other organisms without being impacted by the disease the pathogen causes.
Quarry tine
Strict isolation of sick people from others for a period of time (usually 40 days) In order to stop disease from spreading.
Non Cellular Pathogen
A pathogen that is not made up of cells. Such as virus.
Cellular Patthogens
A pathogen that is made up of cells such as tapeworm.
Pathogen
A disease producing Organisim
Infectious disease
A disease that can be spread from one organism to another (contagious) and is caused by pathogen
Non infectious disease
A disease that cannot be spread from one organism to another.
Disease
Any change that impairs the function of an ididividual in some way and causes harm to an individual