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1
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chemistry

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study of matter

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matter

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anything that takes up space

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name three states of matter

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solid, liquid, and gas

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element

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matter composed of atoms that have the same number of proton charges in the nuclei

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how many elements are required in a living organism? name the 4 basic elements needed and their symbol

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carbon- C
Nitrogen-N2
oxygen-O2
hydrogen-H+

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6
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what are the basic untis of matter

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atoms

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what is an atom

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an atom is the smallest unit of an element with that elements characteristics

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what is the number of protons equal to in an atom

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electrons

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what is the atomic number

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number of protons

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what is the atomic mass

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sum of protons and neutrons

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isotope

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different form of the same atom

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difference between radioisotopes and radioactivity

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radioisotopes- unstable isotopes(usually used to destroy cells
radioactivity- process of spontaneous breakdown(putting to much in nucleus

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half-life

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the time taken for the radioactivity of a specified isotope to fall to half its original value (ex :Chernobyl)

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what is a chemical bond

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electric attraction between atoms

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what does an atom do if it has an ionic bond with another atom

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donates a electron on it outer shell (has only one electron on outer shell) to another electron that has 7 electron on their outer shell (ex: NaCl)

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what does an atom do if it has a covalent bond with another atom

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two atoms join together and share the electrons on their outer shell (ex:O2)

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what does an atom with a hydrogen bond do with another atom

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a hydrogen bond is a temporary bond used to break and form easily. it switches between different atoms/elements

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electrolyte

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substance that forms ions when dissolved in water and acquires capacity to conduct electricity

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give three examples of an electrolyte

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salt, base, acid

20
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name the two different ions and they’re charges

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cation (+)

anion(-)

21
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movement of what give body energy

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ions

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molecule

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smallest physical unit of an element

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compound

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2 or more different elements

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what is the interactions of atoms of molecules compounds to form new chemical compounds

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chemical reaction

25
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what is the definition of a catalyst

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they speed up chemical reaction

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enzymes

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proteins that serve as catalysts

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name an example of a enzyme

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lipids, carbohydrates, proteins

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what does pH stand for

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power of hydration

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neutralization

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changes in pH denature proteins

30
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name which number is more acidic and and give examples for each number
|——-|——-|——-|——-|
0 3 7 10 14

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0 is more acidic; 0= battery acid, 3=orange juice, 7=water, 10=baking soda, 14=drain cleaner

|——-|——-|——-|——-|
0 3 7 10 14

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what is the normals range of pH in blood

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7.35-7.45

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energy is

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the ability to perform work

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conversion of energy is

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forms easily converted (heat is normally made)

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ATP is….

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energy

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mixture is

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combination of two or more substances that can be seperated by an ordinary physical mean

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suspension

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particles that are too large in solution that tend to settle to bottom

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colloidal suspension

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particles remain suspended in in liquid even when shaken

38
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solution

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2 parts that remain evenly distributed

39
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aqueous solution is what based

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water-based

40
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tinctures solution is what based

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alcohol-based

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precipitates

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solids that are formed and fall out of a solution during chemical reactions

42
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if a precipitate is made in a solution can you still give that medicine? why or why not?

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no, because it could clog their IV for example or worse, hurt your patient

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