Chemistry of Life Vocabulary

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What is formed when two or more elements are joined together?

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Compound

Front

What is the basic unit of matter?

Back

Atom

Front

What is the term for water molecules being attracted to themselves?

Back

Cohesion

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What is a nucleic acid?

Back

Macromolecule that stores genetic information

Front

What is an enzyme?

Back

Protein that catalyzes reactions

Front

What is the term for the amount of energy required to start a chemical reaction?

Back

Activation energy

Front

What is the pH scale used for?

Back

To measure the acidity or basicity of a solution.

Front

What is a solvent?

Back

A substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

Front

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

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is a carbohydrate?

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Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a 1:2:1 ratio.