Basic Chemistry Concepts

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Neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom

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neutrons

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Positively charged subatomic particles that make up atoms

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protons

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Negatively charged subatomic particles that make up atoms

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electrons

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Type of bond that involves transferring electrons

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ionic

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Type of bond that involves sharing electrons

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covalent

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Substances that consist of only one type of atom

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elements

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Substances that consist of two or more elements

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compounds

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Weak interactions responsible for the “sticky feet” of geckos

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van der Waals forces

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Lactase is an _____ that breaks down milk sugar

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enzyme

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Molecules that make up living things and contain carbon are called

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organic molecules