list the jobs of proteins
regulate chemical reactions, transport material in and out of cells, and provide structural support
what turns red litmus paper blue
a base
how is acid rain formed
when pollution mixes with rain water
the force of attraction that holds atoms or ions together is called what
a chemical bond
what is an organic compound
a covalent bond with carbon
list the four biochemicals
carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acid
what is the ph of water
around 7
how is salt made
when an acid neutralizes a base
how is an ion formed
an atom loosing or gaining electrons
besides carbon what else can an organic compound contain
hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur
name the properties of an acid
sour taste, changes the color of an indicator, reacts with metal, and conducts electricity
what is the ph of an acidic solution
1-6.9
what is the reaction between an acid and a base called
neutralization
what is made by sharing electrons
covalent bonds
what is a hydrocarbon
an organic compound that contains carbon and hydrogen
name the properties of a base
bitter taste, slippery, changes the color of an indicator and conducts electricity.
what is the ph of a basic solution
8.0-14
what is an indicator
a tool used to measure whether something is a base or an acid
whats is made from hydroxide ions
bases
when is a hydrocarbon saturated
when a hydrocarbon is single bonded to hydrogen
name 2 acids and their uses and 2 bases and their uses.
Acids
1. Citric acid- makes food taste sour
2. Hydrochloric acid- used in industry
Bases
1. Bleach- disinfecting
2. Soap- cleaning
what is ph
value that shows whether it is an acid or base
what turns blue litmus paper red
an acid
what is made from hydronium ions
acids
what is another word for a saturated hydrocarbon
alkane