exam 1/road map Flashcards
anything that takes up space
matter
or ptotons or positive charge
elements
of protons determines
atomic #
this has more neutrons than protons in the nucleus
isotope
how atoms can combine
bonds
charged element/ ion
electrolyte
speeds up chemical reaction
catalyst
protein in catalyst
enzyme
what do the + and - charges make in the body
electricity
what bond is the sharing of an electron? also known as the strongest bond
covalent bond
what bond has the transferring of an electron?
ionic bond
what bond is fragile and constantly changing?
hydrogen bond
what does pH stand for and what does it tell you?
power of hydorgen; the more hydrogen= the more acidic
on the pH scale which numbers are more acidic? which ones are less acidic?
1-7, 7-14
what is a system in the body that defends the body from the the pH changing
buffers
what cannot leave the nucleus of a cell?
DNA
what organelle creates ATP or energy?
mitochondria
what organelle makes protein for the body?
ribosomes