Atomic Structure
The simplest unit of matter that can't be broken down by normal chemical means
What is the atom?
This element has six protons.
What is carbon?
This provides quick energy
What is a carbohydrate?
The monomer for a carbohydrate
What is a monosaccharide?
This property allows small insects to skate across the surface of water
What is surface tension?
This subatomic particle has a positive charge.
What is a proton?
If an atom has an atomic number of 3, how many electrons does it have?
What are three electrons?
This is a long term energy storage molecule.
What is a lipid?
The monomer for DNA or RNA
What is a nucleotide?
This property makes water molecules stick to each other
What is cohesion?
This subatomic particle has a negative charge.
What is an electron?
If an atom has an atomic mass of 45 and an atomic number of 21, how many neutrons does the atom have?
What are 24 neutrons (45 - 21 = 24)?
This molecule may transport oxygen, act as an enzyme, or provide structural support.
What is a protein?
The monomer for a protein
What is an amino acid?
This property combines with cohesion to create a meniscus
What is adhesion?
This subatomic particle does not have a charge.
What is a neutron?
Protons and neutrons are found here in an atom.
What is the nucleus?
This molecule provides and transmits hereditary information.
What are nucleic acids?
The monomer for a lipid
What is a fatty acid +glycerol or triglyceride?
Two properties work together to allow movement of water up small tubes. This movement is called this.
What is capillary action?
This number represents the sum of the protons and neutrons in an atom.
What is the atomic mass or mass number?
Compared to a proton, this is the approximate weight of an electron.
What is nothing or zero?
This molecule is found in cell walls and exoskeletons.
What are carbohydrates?
This is the complete name for the monomer of a lipid
What is a triglyceride (glycerol + three fatty acids)?
How does the density of ice compare to liquid water?
What is ice is less dense?