Elements And Compounds Flashcards
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Compound
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A substance made of 2 or more elements chemically combined in a specific ratio or proportion.
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Element
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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by chemical or physical means.
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Organic Compounds
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Compounds that contain carbon.
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Inorganic Compounds
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Compounds that do not contain carbon.
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Carbohydrates
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An energy-rich organic compound, such as a sugar or starch, that is made of the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
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Lipids
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An energy-rich organic compound, such as a fat, oil or wax that is made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
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Proteins
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Large organic molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulfur.
