L100 Flashcard 2 Prep

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What is an acid?

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An acid is a compound that releases hydrogen ions (H+) into solution and has a pH below 7.

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What is peer review?

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Peer review is the process of sharing experimental findings with others so that they can check for bias and repeatability.

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What type of bond involves unequal sharing of electrons?

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A polar covalent bond involves unequal sharing of electrons.

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What is a case-control study?

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A case-control study starts with a disease group and a group without the disease and tries to find risk factors.

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How do hydrogen bonds form between cellulose and water?

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Hydrogen bonds form when water molecules (H2O) on a wet finger bond with cellulose in paper.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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The pH range of acids is below 7.

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What is the significance of peer review in scientific research?

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Peer review helps ensure the validity and reliability of research findings by allowing others to evaluate the work.

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What distinguishes a polar covalent bond from a non-polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond has unequal sharing of electrons, while a non-polar covalent bond has equal sharing.

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What is the purpose of a case-control study?

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The purpose of a case-control study is to identify risk factors associated with a disease by comparing affected and unaffected groups.

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What role do hydrogen bonds play in biological systems?

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Hydrogen bonds are crucial for the structure and function of biomolecules, such as DNA and proteins.