Unit 2 Vocab

Front

Compound that forms H+ ions in solution; pH < 7.

Back

Acid

Front

Energy input needed for a reaction to start.

Back

Activation energy

Front

Force of attraction between different molecules.

Back

Adhesion

Front

Compound with an amino group on one end and a carboxyl group on the other.

Back

Amino acid

Front

Basic unit of matter

Back

Atom

Front

Compound producing hydroxide ions; pH > 7.

Back

Base

Front

Compound that stabilizes pH.

Back

Buffer

Front

Compound of C, H, O; major energy source for the body.

Back

Carbohydrate

Front

Substance that speeds up a chemical reaction.

Back

Catalyst

Front

Process that transforms one set of chemicals into another.

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Chemical reaction