The Nature
of Matter
of Matter
The three subatomic particles of an atom that each have a different charge which causes the overall charge of the atom to be neutral.
What are protons, neutrons, and electrons.
This is a weak chemical bond that forms between two or more polar molecules and is responsible for many of the unique properties of water.
What is a hydrogen bond.
These compounds are found inside living organisms and are entirely based on carbon atoms.
What are organic compounds.
This is the ability to change or move matter.
What is energy.
These kinds of connections between multiple atoms are the main two kinds of chemical bonds.
What are covalent and ionic bonds.
This property of water is the reason why water is such a good solvent and is even considered the universal solvent.
What is a polar molecule.
These atoms or molecules make up long chains of compounds called polymers.
What are monomers.
This is a process that changes one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals.
What is a chemical reaction.
This kind of chemical bond is formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
What is an ionic bond.
These two kinds of substances dissolve in water while non polar substances like oil will not.
What are ionic and polar subtances.
These are the four key classes of organic compounds that carry out the functions of life.
What are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
This is a type of protein that acts as a biological catalyst which speeds up chemical process within the cell.
What is an enzyme.
This subatomic particle has more energy the further away it becomes from the nucleus of an atom.
What is an electron.
This chemical compounds has an increased concentration of hydrogen ions compared to pure water.
What is an acid.
These kinds of chemical bonds are between the phosphate groups in ATP which allow for energy to be released.
What are high energy bonds.
These are the reactants in an enzyme catalyzed reaction.
What are substrates.
This negatively charged ion has the opposite charge of a cation and is formed as the result of an ionic bond.
What is an anion.
These weak acids or bases can react with stronger acids or bases to prevent sudden changes in pH level.
What are buffers.
This kind of sugar is the type of sugar which the nucleic acid RNA contains.
What is ribose.
These factors effect the productivity of enzymes which allow them to go faster or slower.
What is temperature and pH.