Essential Vocabulary- Unit 2: Properties of Bonds

What is the definition of 'Conductivity'?

• The ability of a material to allow the flow of electricity or heat.

• The ability of a material to resist the flow of electricity or heat.

• The process of a material changing its shape under pressure.

• The property of a material to absorb light.

What is the process of turning a liquid into a gas called?

• Vaporization

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Freezing

What do you call a large molecule made up of many smaller, repeating units called monomers?

• Polymer

• Atom

• Ion

• Element

What is a small molecule that can join together with other monomers to form a polymer called?

• Monomer

• Polymerase

• Catalyst

• Enzyme

What do you call a substance that can dissolve in a solvent?

• Soluble

• Insoluble

• Opaque

• Volatile

What is the ability of different substances to stick to each other called?

• Adhesion

• Cohesion

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

What is a very large molecule, typically made up of thousands or even millions of atoms, such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, or nucleic acids called?

• Macromolecule

• Monomer

• Ion

• Isotope

What is a regular, repeating pattern of atoms, ions, or molecules in a solid called?

• Crystal Lattice

• Amorphous Structure

• Random Array

• Molecular Cloud