Ch. 2 Chemical Basis of Life Part 1

Front

A chemical that increases the rate of a chemical reaction is called a _________.

Back

catalyst.

Front

A particle composed of two or more bonded atoms is called a _________.

Back

molecule.

Front

Atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons are called _________.

Back

isotopes.

Front

What is the definition of alkalosis?

Back

pH above 7.45.

Front

A chemical bond that involves sharing a pair of electrons between atoms in a molecule is called a _________.

Back

covalent bond.

Front

What is the pH range for normal blood?

Back

7.35 to 7.45.

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

Back

ionic bond.

Front

What is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element?

Back

atom.

Front

What is the term for a substance that donates protons (H+) in a solution?

Back

acid.

Front

What is the term for a substance that accepts protons (H+) in a solution?

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base.