Wild World of Chemistry
This part of the atom is involved in forming bonds with other atoms
electron
What is the term for 2 or more different elements that are bonded together?
compound
An atom that carries an electrical charge is called a(n):
ion
A fundamental substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler form is called a(n):
element
What 2 organs play key roles in maintaining normal blood pH?
kidneys, lungs
Give one reason why water is essential to life
universal solvent, regulation of temperature, protection, lubrication
Name the 3 forms of matter
solid, liquid, gas
What type of ion is N+?
cation
_______________ is defined as the study of matter
chemistry
A normal blood pH ranges from _____ to _____
7.35 - 7.45
True/False: NaCl is both a molecule and a compound
true
What compound is considered the universal solvent?
H2O
What type of ion is Cl-?
anion
What subatomic particle carries no electrical charge?
neutron
As the number of hydrogen ions increases, pH _______ (increases, decreases, stays the same)
decreases
What type of bond is formed when an atom shares an electron with another atom?
covalent
What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared by atoms?
covalent
A substance that forms ions when it is dissolved in water is called a(n)
electrolyte
elements that have the same atomic number but different atomic weights are called:
isotopes
Your patient's ABG results are:
pH: 7.52, CO2: 38, HCO3: 21
How would you interpret these results?
metabolic alkalosis
C, H, O, N
What type of bond is caused by the weak attraction between water molecules?
hydrogen bond
A substance has an equal number of hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions. What is its pH?
7.0
If an element has an atomic mass of 12 and an atomic number of 4, how many neutrons does it have?
8
Your patient's ABG results are:
pH: 7.28, CO2: 48, HCO3: 25
How would you interpret these results?
respiratory acidosis