environmental science Ch 3 vocab review

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A substance made of 2+ different elements

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compound

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Acids and bases are described by:

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pH

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Ingredients are evenly distributed.

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solution

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Basic unit of matter (cannot be broken down)

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atom

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Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids (large)

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macromolecule

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Organic compounds with only H and C

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Hydrocarbons

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Living part of Earth

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biosphere

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Outer layer of the geosphere (tectonic plates)

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Lithosphere

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Layer of gas surrounding Earth

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atmosphere

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Atoms share electrons

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covalent bond