Biology Terms Flashcards

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acid

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Increases hydrogen ion concentration.

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adhesion

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Attraction between different molecules.

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anion

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Negatively charged ion.

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atom

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Smallest unit of matter.

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atomic mass

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Weighted average mass of atoms.

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atomic number

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Number of protons in an atom.

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balanced chemical equation

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Same number of atoms on both sides.

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base

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Decreases hydrogen ion concentration.

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buffer

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Minimizes pH changes.

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calorie

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Energy to raise 1g of water by 1°C.