Unit 2: Chemical Level Flashcards
Name the 3 types of particles in an atom
Neutron, proton (+), electron (-)
Ions are also known as ________
Electrolytes
If an atom gains or loses an electron, it becomes a(n) _______
Ion
A positive (+) ion is called a(n) ________.
A negative (-) ion is called a(n) ________.
Cation (+)
Anion (-)
A chemical bond where an electron is transferred to another atom
Ionic
A chemical bond where an electron is shared between atoms
Covalent
A higher hydrogen (H+) ion concentration means a solution is more (acidic/basic).
Acidic
Monosaccharides are the basic building blocks for _______.
Carbohydrates
Glucose is an example of what type of organic substance?
Carbohydrate
This type of organic substance is essential for building cell membranes
Lipid
What are glycerides composed of?
Glycerol and fatty acids
This substance is composed of a phosphate head group, a glycerol backbone, and 2 fatty acids
Phospholipid
Where is cholesterol found and what is its primary function?
Cholesterol is found within the cell membrane and its main function is to synthesize steroids
What is a polypeptide chain made of?
Amino acids
What is responsible for making proteins and how does it function?
Ribosomes are the primary creator of amino acids, which it creates based off of the RNA that has been transcribed from DNA
