Master Chemistry & Biochemistry Flashcards
Prefix that means one millionth
micro-
How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
F= (C x 1.8) + 32
Name something that is not considered matter
light
The electrons in the outer orbit of an atom
valence electrons
A group of identical molecules
elemental molecule
What is the atomic weight equal to in an element?
Protons + neutrons = atomic weight
A single oxygen molecule does not form compounds with other elements very easily (true/false)?
False-A single oxygen molecule is very reactive and forms compounds with other elements very easily
Where do we get the nitrogen our bodies need?
Food
What does an esthetician use that is an example of a chemical reaction?
acids such as AHA
How is an ionic bond formed?
It is the attraction of two opposite charges
In a chemical diagram or equation, what symbol shows a bond?
a double line
What element is the most abundant in the human body?
Oxygen
What molecule is the most abundant in the human body?
Water
A reaction the occurs with oxygen is called what?
aerobic
What does the prefix mono- mean?
one
