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Biology-Chapter 6
Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
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Biology
9th Grade
09/12/2009

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Nucleus
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Neutrons and protons are located at the center of the atom
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Protons
Definition
are positively chargered particles (p+)
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Neutrons
Definition
are particles that have NO charge (n0)
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Electrons
Definition
are the Negatively charged particles that are located outside the nucleus (e-)
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Element
Definition
is a pure substabce that cannot be broken down into other substance by physical or chemical means.
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Covalent Bond
Definition
the chemical bond that forms when electrons are shared in a molecule.
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Ionic Bond
Definition
Is the actaul transfer of electrons between atoms
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Compound
Definition
is pure a substnace formed when two or more differnet elements combine.
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Chemical Reaction
Definition
is the process by which atoms or groups of atoms in substances are reorganized into differnet substances.
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Reactants
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 the starting substances in a chemical reaction
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Products
Definition
The substances formed during a chemical reaction
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Mixture
Definition
Combination of two or more substances in which each substance retains its indiviual characterictics and properties
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Solution
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is another name for a homogeneous mixture
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Solvent
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is a substance in which another sucstance is dissolved
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Solute
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is a substance that is dissolved in the solvent.
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Acids
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Substances that release hydrogen ions dissolved in water are called Acids

an acidic solution has a pH less than 7

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Bases
Definition

Subsances that realse hydroxide ions (OH-) when disolved in water.

a basic solution has a pH greater than 7

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Macromolecules
Definition
large molecules that are formed by joining smaller organic molecules together.
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Carbohydrates
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Compounds that store energy and provide structural support

Example: simple sugars key rule in engergy source.

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Lipids
Definition

 make up the fats, oils, and waxes.

Stores Engery and provides barriers

Example: honeycomb in a beehive is a lipid

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Protein
Definition

a Protein is a comound made of small carbon compounds clled amino acids.

Amino acids are made up of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and sometimes sulfer.

Example: hemoglbin

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Amino acids
Definition
smll compounds that are made of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and sometimes sulfer.
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Nucleic Acids
Definition

Store and communicate genetic information

Example: DNA sotres genetic information i the cell's nucleus.

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Heterogeneous Mixture
Definition
one with uneven distribution within the mixture
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Homogenous Mixture
Definition
any combination of substances that has uniform composition
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Matter
Definition
any substance that takes up soace and has a mass
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