Basic Chemistry Vocab
Basic Chemistry
Biomolecules
Properties of Water
Random
100
The ________ is equal to the number of protons and identifies the element.
Atomic number
100
Boron has how many valence electrons?
3
100
An example this biomolecule is peanut butter.
Lipid or protein
100
The term means to "fear" water.
Hydrophobic
100
How many electrons does this element have? 
8
200
A __________ bond occurs between two or more NON-metals SHARING electrons.
Covalent
200
In general, most atoms are stable with ______ electrons in the outermost energy level.
8
200
The function of this biomolecule is to STORE energy.
Lipids or carbohydrates
200
If something is hydrophilic is ________ water.
likes
200
Which two parts of an atom are in the nucleus?
Proton and neutron
300
The electrons in the outermost layer.
Valence
300
How many protons does Phosphorous have?
30.97
P
15
15
300
The monomer (structural unit) of this is a sugar.
Carbohydrate
300
Water is bound together by _________ bonds.
Hydrogen.
300
Trees use this property of water to bring water up their roots.
capillary action, adhesion
400
A charged atom that has gained or lost electrons.
Ion
400
What is the atomic mass of Phosphorous?
30.97
P
15
30.97
400
The monomer of this is amino acid
protein
400
Water molecules stick to other water molecules.
Cohesion
400
What is the mass of an electron.
0
500
Elements that vary in mass number but are the same element.
Isotope
500
How many neutrons does Phosphorous have?
30.97
P
15
16
500
The function of proteins is
structural material
enzymes
peptides
etc.
500
Polar molecules with dissolve ____________.
Other polar molecules
500
Water is really good at dissolving things, therefore it is known as the _____________.
Universal solvent