Components of Life Vocab

The smallest portion of an element found in the periodic chart; examples include carbon, oxygen, gold

• Ion

• Atom

• Monomer

• Polymer

An organic molecule produced by a living organism

• Water
• Oxygen
• Biomolecule

• Carbon dioxide

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A connection made between atoms when electrons are attracted, shared, or transferred

• Ionic bond
• Covalent bond
• Metallic bond
• Chemical bond

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A chemical reaction that combines smaller molecules and forms water as a byproduct

• Dehydration synthesis
• Hydrolysis
• Redox reaction
• Acid-base reaction

A chemical bond formed when elements share electrons

• Ionic bond
• Covalent bond
• Metallic bond
• Hydrogen bond

A chemical reaction between water and another molecule that breaks down the molecule into simpler molecules

• Hydrolysis Reaction

• Oxidation
• Reduction
• Condensation

A molecule that is not organic. Examples: water (H₂O) and table salt (NaCl)

• Organic Molecule

• Inorganic Molecule

• Macromolecule

• Ion

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An electrically charged "atom" that has either gained or lost electrons

• Atom

• Ion

• Polymer

• Molecule

A chemical bond formed when elements transfer (donate or accept) electrons

• Covalent bond
• Ionic bond
• Metallic bond
• Hydrogen bond

Large biomolecules that make up living organisms; include proteins, carbs, lipids. and nucleic acids

• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Macromolecules
• Enzymes

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