Biochemistry Vocab Preview

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Middle of the atom containing protons and neutrons: _____

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the nucleus

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Positive particles of an atom

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Protons

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Particles orbiting an atom's nucleus.

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electrons

Front

Ions are:

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atoms with a positive or negative charge

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Another name for catalyst

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enzyme

Front

Building block of all non-living matter

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atoms

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A pure substance made of one type of atom.

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Element

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A substance of 2+ different elements in a fixed ratio.

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Compound

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Atom with a charge.

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Ion

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Activation energy:

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Minimum energy needed by reactants to form products.