Exam 1 Review 2020

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that changes one set of chemicals into a different set.

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Which of the following is NOT a category of organic compounds: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Glycerols, Proteins, Nucleic Acids?

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Glycerols are not a category of organic compounds.

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What is the chemical symbol for hydrogen?

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H

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What pH value indicates a strong acid?

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A strong acid would have a pH of 2.

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What are the resulting chemicals of a reaction called?

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The resulting chemicals of a reaction are called products.

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Define organic compounds.

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Organic compounds are chemical compounds that contain carbon and are found in living organisms.

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What is the pH scale?

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The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a solution is, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic).

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction that undergo change.

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What is the difference between an acid and a base?

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An acid donates protons (H+) in a solution, while a base accepts protons.

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes are catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.