bio chem/ organic chem

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What are the two main particles found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons.

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What role do enzymes play in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes speed up the chemical reaction.

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What is a reactant in a chemical reaction?

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The substances we start with; what reacts.

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What are the columns on the periodic table called?

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Groups or families.

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Why is carbon unique in forming compounds?

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Carbon has 4 valence electrons and can form 4 chemical bonds with other atoms.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

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An ionic bond involves the transfer of electrons, while a covalent bond involves the sharing of electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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What is the pH scale?

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A scale used to measure how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 to 14.