Chemistry Term Definitions

Question 1

Atom

Answer 1

The smallest component of an element consisting of protons and neutrons.

Question 2

Molecule

Answer 2

The smallest physical unit of a compound consisting one or like atoms of an element.

Question 3

Compound

Answer 3

A pure substance composed of two or more whose composition is constant.

Question 4

Organic Compound

Answer 4

Compound that contains carbon. Most also contain hydrogen. However, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and carbonates are classified as inorganic.

Question 5

Inorganic Compound

Answer 5

Compound that doesn’t contain carbon. This includes CO, CO2 and CO3.

Question 6

Element

Answer 6

one of a class of substances that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means.

Question 7

Monomer

Answer 7

Identical or similar subunits of a molecule.

Question 8

Polymer

Answer 8

A large molecule(or chain) of many smaller identical or similar subunits (monomers)

Question 9

Metabolite

Answer 9

Biological reactant