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What is specific heat?

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The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a specific amount of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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What are the reactants in a chemical equation?

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The substances that undergo a chemical change in a reaction.

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What are the products in a chemical equation?

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The substances that are formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What does it mean for a molecule to be polar?

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A molecule is polar when there is an unequal sharing of electrons, resulting in a slight charge difference across the molecule.

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What are ions?

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Atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net electrical charge.

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What is cohesion?

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The attraction between molecules of the same substance.

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What is adhesion?

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The attraction between different substances.

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What is the role of water in biological systems?

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Water acts as a solvent, a temperature buffer, and is essential for biochemical reactions.

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What is a chemical equation?

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A symbolic representation of a chemical reaction showing the reactants and products.

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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.