Positively charged sub-atomic particles in the nucleus
Protons
Atomic number
The amount of protons in the nucleus.
Two or more atoms of the same element bonded together
Molecule
Lowers the activation energy to speed up chemical reactions
Enzymes
Holds genetic material
DNA
Neutrons
Atomic Mass
The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
Atoms of different elements bonded together
Compound
ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phospate)
Water-insoluble molecules that include fats, oils, and waxes
Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus
Electrons
How to figure out how many neutrons an atom has
Atomic mass - atomic number
Shared electrons in the outer shell
Catabolism
Support, Movement, Transport, Enzymes, Coordination & control, Antibodies
Proteins
The nucleus contains these two sub-atomic particles.
Neutrons and protons
A difference in charge because of either a gain or loss of an electron.
Ion
Sharing of two electrons
Double covalent bond
Building a molecule and storing energy
Anabolism
Building blocks of proteins; forms polypeptides
Amino Acids
Electron shells/orbitals/energy levels
Isotope
2 electrons, 8 electrons, 18 electrons
The maximum amount of electrons in the first three shells
Energy stored in chemical bonds
Potential energy
Stored form of sugar in the body
glycogen