Unit 2 test Flashcards

1
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what is water made of

A

2 hydrogens and 1 oxegen

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2
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what charge does a hydrogen atom have

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positive

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3
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what charge does an oxygen atom have

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negative

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4
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what allows water molecules to attract other water molecules

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the charges

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5
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what happens when a negative oxygen in one water molecule attracts a positive hydrogen in another water molecule

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a hydrogen bond is formed

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6
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what is it called when water is attracted to water

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cohesion

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7
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what is surface tension

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a tightness across the surface of water that makes water skeeters able to walk on water

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8
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what is it called when water is attracted to other objects

A

adhesion

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9
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what is it called when water creeps up roots and stems

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capillary action

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10
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what is specific heat

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the amount of heat needed to change water’s temp

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11
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how much of earth is water

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75%

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12
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what is a solution made of

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a solvent and a solute

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13
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what is a molecule that can dissolve water called

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hydrophilic

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14
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what is a molecule that can’t dissolve water called

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hydrophobic

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15
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what is unique about water regarding it’s density

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it’s less dense when it’s frozen

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16
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what is the definition of organic

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made of carbon

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17
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what are the 4 major macromolecules

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proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, carbohydrates

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18
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what is a main funtion of carbs

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stores quick energy

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19
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what is a main function of lipids

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stores long term energy

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20
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what is a main funtion of protein

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helps build muscle, fights disease, regulates cell funtions

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21
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what is a polymer

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a large molecule made of many smaller, repeating subunits called monomers

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22
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what is the monomer for lipids

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triglyceride (glycerol and 3 fatty acid chains)

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23
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polysaccharide monomer

A

monosaccharide

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24
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protein monomer

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amino acid

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what macromolecule is glucose
carbs
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what macromolecule is sucrose
carb
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what macromolecule is fructose
carb
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what macromolecule is fats
lipids
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what macromolecule is steroids
lipids
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what macromolecule is oil
lipids
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what macromolecule is wax
lipids
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what macromolecule is cholesterol
lipids
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what macromolecule is amino acids
protiens
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what bonds link amino acids together
polymer
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what is the formula for glucose
C6H12O6
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why is the shape of a protein important
the shape determins the funtion
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what number on the ph scale is nuetral
7
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what numbers on the ph scale are acids
0-6.9
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what numbers on the ph scale is bases
7.1-14
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what represents acids
H+
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what represents bases
OH-
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what type of macromolecule is an enzyme
proteins
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what is the term for breaking/hurting an enzyme
denature
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what are enzymes/what do they do
catalysts/speed up the process
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how does denaturing happen
change in temp, ph, or adding activators or inhibitors
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define element
only made of one kind of atom and can't be broken down more
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what are the 6 basic elements of life
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur
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how much human mass do the 6 basic elements of life take up
over 96%
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what is a compound
2+ atoms of 2+ elements
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whats and h-bond
incomplete bond w/ weak attraction
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what does a chemical formula do
tells type and number of atoms
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whats matter
anything that has mass and takes up space
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what are the perks of earth being 75% water
keeps temp stable, coastal mild climates, stable marine environment
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whats the abbreviation for carbohydrates
CHO1:2:1
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whats the abbreviation for lipids
CHO 1:2:<1
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whats the abbreviation for protiens
CHON
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whats the abbreviation for Nucleic acids
CHONP
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what are starch polysaccharides made of
glucose monosaccharides
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what molecule is H+
hydrogen
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what molecule is OH-
hydroxide
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what does a logarithmic scale mean
each step on the scale is 10x more or less
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do chemical reactions take place in all living things?
yes
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what are chemical reactions
charging one set of molecules to another
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what three letters do enzymes always end in
ase
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