Random Important Shit Flashcards
1
Q
What are polar covalent bonds?
A
atoms share electrons unequally
2
Q
what are nonpolar covalent bonds?
A
atoms that share electrons equally
3
Q
what are hydrogen bonds?
A
Weak bonds between water
4
Q
what are ionic bonds?
A
When one atom transfers an electron
5
Q
What is an acid? a base?
A
Acid = Acidic. Acid has more hydrogen + molecules.
Base = Alkaline. Bases have more OH- molecules.
6
Q
What’s the difference between endergonic and exergonic reactions?
A
Endergonic requires energy and is nonspontaneous. Exergonic requires energy and is spontaneous.
7
Q
What’s the difference between catabolic and anabolic.
A
Catabolic releases energy by breaking down complex molecules. Anabolic consumes energy to build complex molecules.
