The Chemistry of Living Things

Front

What is released when a peptide bond forms between two amino acids?

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water

Front

Why is nitrous oxide (N2O) not considered an organic compound?

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It does NOT contain carbon

Front

What is the attraction of one water molecule for another called?

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Cohesion

Front

A compound held together by opposite electrical charges is what?

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Ionic Compound

Front

List 3 reasons why carbon is important for life.

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1. 1. Carbon can form up to 4 bonds

2. 2. Carbon can bond with itself

3. 3. Carbon atoms can form chains or rings

Front

The physical stuff that makes up the universe

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matter

Front

A substance that produces hydroxide ion in solution

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Base

Front

The smallest individual part of an element

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atom

Front

A pure substance made of only one kind of atom

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Element

Front

A pure substance made of two or more chemically combined elements

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Compound