Chemistry of Life Vocab Review

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Smallest particle of an element with its properties

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atoms

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Groups of two or more atoms held by chemical bonds

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molecules

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2 or more elements chemically combined

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compounds

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A molecule made of one type of atom; cannot be broken down by chemical reactions.

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elements

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Protein that speeds up a chemical reaction

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Enzyme

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Reactant acted upon by an enzyme

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Substrate

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Part of an enzyme or antibody where the reaction occurs.

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Active Site

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Bond where electrons transfer between atoms.

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Ionic bond

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Bonds formed by shared electrons

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Covalent bond

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Water sticking to water

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cohesion