science- CHEMISTRY IN LIFE Flashcards

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1
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smallest particle of an element

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atom

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2
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a group of similar cells

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tissue

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3
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part of an organism and has a specific vital function

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organ

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4
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anything that takes up space and has mass

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matter

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5
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2 or more atoms bonded together

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molecule

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6
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2 or more elements bonded together

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compound

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7
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a pure substance

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element

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8
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when they bind together they forma long chain called polypetide

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amino acid

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9
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most common organic compound (like sugar, starch) used to store energy (made of sugar molecules)

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carbohydrate

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10
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an organic compound such as fat or oil (another name for fats)

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lipid

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11
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small repeating units that form bonds with each other to make a longer molecule

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monosaccharide

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12
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compound found mainly in living things

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organic compound

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13
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nutrients that your body needs

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protein

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14
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proteins which help regulate chemical reactions

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enzyme

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15
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carbon atoms are bonded to as many hydrogen atoms as possible (straight chain) solid at room temperature

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saturated fat

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16
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some carbon atoms arent bonded to as many hydrogen atoms as possible (bent chains) not a solid at room temperature

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unsaturated fat

17
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a chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis, dissolves some metals

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acid

18
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a solution with a PH higher than 7

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base

19
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form between nearby water molecules

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hydrogen bond

20
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describes how acid or basic (alkaline) a solution is

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PH scale

21
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a difference in electrical charge between different parts of the same molecule

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polarity

22
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the solute dissolved in the solvent (example: cool aid)

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solution