Molecules

Question 1

Organic

Answer 1

Molecules with high proportions of carbon atoms

Question 2

Inorganic

Answer 2

Molecules/ ions with no more than 1 carbon atom

Question 3

Macronutrient

Answer 3

Nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy

Question 4

Micronutrients

Answer 4

Vitamins and minerals needed by the body in very small amounts

Question 5

Magnesium ion

Answer 5

A co-factor in many enzyme reactions

Question 6

Phosphate ion

Answer 6

Essential part of the sugar phosphate backbone of DNA

Question 7

Dipolar

Answer 7

A neutral molecule with a positive and negative charge

Question 8

Adhesion

Answer 8

The attraction of molecules of one kind for molecules of a different kind.

Question 9

Cohesion

Answer 9

The attraction of molecules for other molecules of the same kind

Question 10

Surface tension

Answer 10

Molecules that resist external force

Question 11

Latent heat of vapourisation

Answer 11

The amount of energy needed to boil the liquid to a gas

Question 12

Universal solvent

Answer 12

The capability of dissolving more substances than any other liquid

Question 13

High specific heat capacity

Answer 13

Takes more energy to increase the temperature of water compared to other substances