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LJ#21-30 Flashcards

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Ionic Bond

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formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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Covalent Bond

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forms when electrons are shared between atoms.

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Valence Electrons

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electrons in the outer shell or energy level that are available for bonding

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pH

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the measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution

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Acid

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a substance that dissolves in water to release a hydrogen ion (H+)

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Base

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a substance that dissolves in water to release a hydroxide ion (OH-)

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

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the nucleic acid that contains all genetic information for a cell.

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Double Helix

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shape of DNA that resembles a spiral staircase or a twisted ladder.

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Nucleic Acid

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building block of living organisms that passes genetic information from one generation to the next (exp. DNA)

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Nucleotide

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a monomer of nucleic acid.

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formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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Ionic Bond

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forms when electrons are shared between atoms.

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Covalent Bond

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electrons in the outer shell or energy level that are available for bonding

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Valence Electrons

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the measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution

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pH

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a substance that dissolves in water to release a hydrogen ion (H+)

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Acid

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a substance that dissolves in water to release a hydroxide ion (OH-)

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Base

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the nucleic acid that contains all genetic information for a cell.

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

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shape of DNA that resembles a spiral staircase or a twisted ladder.

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Double Helix

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building block of living organisms that passes genetic information from one generation to the next (exp. DNA)

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Nucleic Acid

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a monomer of nucleic acid.

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Nucleotide

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