What is a compound?
a pure substance made of two or more different elements that are joined together by chemical bonds
What is an ionic bond?
An ionic bond is formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
What is a cation?
A Positive Ion
What are the four major types of macromolecules found in living organisms?
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Who sings the 2026 hit song "Choosin Texas"?
"Choosin' Texas" is a song by American country music singer Ella Langley.
What is an ion?
an atom or group of atoms that has a net electric charge because it has an unequal number of protons and electrons. They form when neutral particles gain or lose electrons.
What is a covalent bond?
Atoms form covalent bonds by sharing one or more pairs of electrons.
What is an Anion?
A Negative Ion
What is an example of a carbohydrate?
bread, pasta, and fruits all contain carbohydrates that fuel daily activities.
WHo is known as the "Prince of Gotham" who wears a cape and a cowl to fight crime at night?
Batman
What can you use the periodic table to determine?
*Electronegativity
Which surface or substance has the lowest heat capacity?
-Soil
-Sand
-Water
Sand
Define Electronegativity?
A measure of an atom's ability to attract shared electrons toward itself.
What is an example of Lipids?
fats, oils, and wax
A farmer has 22 sheep; all but 9 tragically run away. How many sheep does the farmer have left?
9
A Gecko's ability to climb walls is an example of _______________.
Van Der Waal's Forces:
Weak, distance-dependent electrical attractions between neutral atoms or molecules
What are Polar Molecules?
Have an uneven distribution of electrical charge.
One end is slightly positive, the other end is slightly negative.
Example:
Water
When an atom loses a valence electron, it becomes a(n) ______ ion
Positive Ion or Cation
Hair, muscles, and nails are made largely of______________.
Proteins
What sport is known as "the beautiful game."
Soccer
What is surface tension?
The physical property of a liquid that makes its surface act like a stretched, elastic film, allowing it to resist an external force
What is capillary action?
Is the movement of water through a narrow space because of adhesion and cohesion.
What is an ion?
An atom or a group of atoms that has an electric charge because it gained or lost electrons
Name one of the functions that one of the macromolecules preform?
Carbohydrates and lipids provide energy
Proteins carry out essential tasks
Nucleic acids store the information needed to make and maintain cells.
What is the name of the scientist who developed the theory of general relativity.
Albert Einstein