Chemistry of Life Vocabulary

What is the weak attraction between molecules called?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Polar bond

What is a molecule with an unequal distribution of charge called?

• Polar molecule

• Nonpolar molecule

• Ionic molecule

• Covalent molecule

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What is a substance dissolved in another called?

• Solute

• Acid

• Base

• Solvent

What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed?

• Reactant

• Product

• Catalyst

• Enzyme

What is an acid?

• Forms more H+ ions than water

• Forms more OH- ions than water

• Macromolecule known as sugar

• Macromolecule known as fat

What is a base?

• Forms more H+ ions than water

• Forms more OH- ions than water

• Macromolecule known as sugar

• Macromolecule known as fat

What is a polymer?

• One substance dissolved in another

• Substance being dissolved

• Large molecule made of monomers

• Macromolecule known as sugar

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What is a monomer?

• One substance dissolved in another

• Substance being dissolved

• small unit that makes up a polymer

• Macromolecule known as sugar

What is an enzyme?

• Forms more H+ ions than water

• Forms more OH- ions than water

• Macromolecule that stores genetic information

• Protein that catalyzes reactions

What is formed when two or more elements are joined together?

• Compound

• Proton

• Electron

• Atom

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