Terms & Definitions
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Matter
A + B → AB
What type of reaction is this?
Synthesis
What is the charge of a proton?
+1
The more (H+), the more
acidic
Number of protons and neutron in an atom
Mass Number
A catabolic reaction is a reaction that
breaks down molecules
Non-polar - Have electrons
unequally shared between their atoms
True or False?
False
The higher the pH, the more
basic
A close association between ions of opposite charge
Ionic Bond
Endergonic reactions: Chemical reactions that absorb more energy than they release
True or False?
True
What is the charge of a cation?
Positive, + (Cation)
KCl is an example of a
salt
Usually lack C and are simple molecules
Inorganic Compounds
Decomposition (Catabolism): AB → ?
A + B
Explain the difference between a molecule and a compound
Molecule - same element
Compound - more than 1 element
Major component of our body fluids and helps reduce
friction as membranes and organs slide over one another
Water
A close association between ions of opposite charge
Ionic Bond
Hydrolysis reaction
Water is added to break bonds
Explain oxidation and reduction.
Losing electrons (+), gaining electrons (-)
What is required to be a base
OH