CHNOPS Flashcards

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CHNOPS

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The six elements that are common in the molecules that make up living things.

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element

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a type or kind of matter made up of only one kind of atom (one small piece or particle)

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atom

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the smallest piece of an element

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What element does the symbol C stand for?

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carbon

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What element does the symbol H stand for?

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hydrogen

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What element does N stand for?

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nitrogen

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What element does O stand for?

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oxygen?

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Which element does P stand for?

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phosphorus

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Which element does S stand for?

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sulfur

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All the molecules that make up living things (except for water) are based on this element.

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carbon