Chemistry Flashcards

1
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__ forms when atoms bond to each other by covalent bonds

A

Molecules

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2
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___ form when an atom gains or loses electrons to become stable

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Ions

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3
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The number of protons plus the number of neutrons

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Mass number

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4
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No energy required to move molecules and ions in and out of the cell

A

Passive Transport

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5
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Blood Ph levels

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7.35-7.45

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6
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Chemicals that keep body’s fluid levels normal

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Electrolytes, potassium (K), Sodium (Na), Chloride (Cl), Calcium (Ca), Phosphorus (P)

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7
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No charge in the nucleus

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Neutrons

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8
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Energy required to move molecules and ions in and out of a cell

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Active Transport

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9
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Number of protons in the nucleus

A

Atomic Number

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10
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Form when atoms of different elements bond

A

Compound

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11
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Negative charge in atom surrounding the nucleus

A

Electrons

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12
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Surrounds and destroys foreign substances and dead cells

A

Phagocytosis

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13
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Positive charge in the nucleus

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Protons

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14
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Positive ion

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Cation

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15
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When positive and negative ions attract each other

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Ionic bond

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16
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Substance that break apart into charged molecules called ions when dissolved in water or other body parts

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Electrolytes

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17
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What are the function of proteins?

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  • Keratin & Collagen
  • Hormones
  • Actin & Myosin
  • Antibodies
  • Enzymes
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18
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The sharing of electrons between atoms

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Covalent bonds

19
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Variations of one type of atom that differ in the number of neutrons, protons does not change

20
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What are DNA molecules made up of?

A

Nucleotides

21
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Small unit of an element

22
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Affects shape of an enzyme

A
  • Temperature change
  • Ph levels
  • The presence of certain chemicals
23
Q

Negative ion

24
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Eliminates water from membranes

A

Dehydration

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Speeds up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy
Enzymes
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Unstable isotopes that breakdown over time
Radioactive Isotopes
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Act as an energy source, help control blood glucose, and insulin metabolism
Carbohydrates
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Help with moving and storing energy, absorbing vitamins and making hormones
Lipids
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Result when there is an unequal sharing of electrons between atoms.
Polar Covalent Bonds
30
Result from equal attraction for shared electrons
Nonpolar Covalent Bonds
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Measurement for the number of atoms or molecules of a compound
Mole
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Do not contain carbon atoms
Inorganic Molecules
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Do contain carbon
Organic Molecules
34
___ have negative and positive ends
Polar Molecule
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Covalently bonded ___ has a slight positive charge and is attracted to a slightly negatively charged atom nearby
Hydrogen Bond
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Substances that either take up hydrogen ions or realease hydroxide ions
Bases
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To link monomers into polymers, the cell uses a ___
Dehydration reaction
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Ions and molecules that are water-soluble are said to be ___
Hydrophilic
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Molecules that do not interact with water are said to be ___
Hydrophobic
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To break up macromolecules, the cell reverses dehydration, using a ___ (Splitting the water)
Hydrolysis reaction
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Two or more reactants combine to form a larger complex product
Synthesis reactions
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Primary energy carrier in cells
ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
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Bases in DNA
A- adenine T- thymine G- guanine C- cytosine
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Fats and oils are often called ___
Triglycerides