Inorganic compounds Flashcards
1
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Chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.
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Organic compound
2
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Chemical compound that lacks carbon–hydrogen bonds.
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Inorganic compound
3
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Able to dissolve other substances.
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Solvent
4
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A substance or mixture for use in chemical analysis or other reactions.
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Reagent
5
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Nutrients that provide calories or energy and are required in large amounts to maintain body functions and carry out the activities of daily life.
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Macronutrients
6
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A chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms.
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Micronutrients
7
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A salt occurring as a mineral
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Mineral salts
8
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A disease caused by the lack of an element in the diet, usually a particular vitamin or mineral.
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Deficiency disease
