Biochemistry of Foods Chapter 6 Test

Front

What is the electrical charge of an atom?

Back

an atom is electrically neutral

Front

What is the electrical charge of an ion?

Back

An ion is electrically charged

Front

Ions

Back

charged particles with an imbalance of electrons and protons

Front

In an ionic bond, what happens to the electrons?

Back

they are TRANSFERRED from one atom to another

Front

What is the process of forming ions called?

Back

ionization

Front

What charge do acids have?

Back

positive

Front

What charge do bases have?

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negative

Front

What is formed when acids and bases combine with ionic bonds?

Back

salts

Front

alkalis

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bases

Front

What is a simple way to identify many acids and bases?

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sensory evaluation