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67 Cards in this Set
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Which is NOT one of the major elements present in the human body? |
Iron |
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Which of the following is NOT a subatomic particle? |
Isotope |
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The total number of electrons in an atom equals the number of? |
Protons in its nucleus |
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An atom can be described as chemically stable if its outermost electron shell contains: |
Eight electrons |
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Isotopes are atoms of elements that differ in their number of: |
Neutrons |
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Ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed by the: |
Transfer of electons from one atom to another. |
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Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of electrons are called: |
Covalent |
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True or False: Matter is a term used by chemists to describe all the materials or substances around us? |
TRUE |
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True or False: Mass number refers to the number of protons plus the number of neutrons in atoms nucleus? |
TRUE |
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True or False: Sodium chloride is an example of a covalent bond? |
FALSE |
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True or False: Hydrogen bonds form from an equal charge distribution within a molecule? |
FALSE |
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True ir False: Chemist John Dalton proposed the concept that all matter is composed of atoms? |
TRUE |
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True or False: Alpha particles are a type of radiation that travels at a reported speed of 18,000 miles per second? |
TRUE |
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What element is O? |
Oxygen |
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What element is Ca? |
Calcium |
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What element is K? |
Potassium |
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What element is Na? |
Sodium |
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What element is Mg? |
Magnesium |
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What element is Fe? |
Iron |
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What element is Se? |
Selenium |
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An ionic bond may also be referred to as an....? |
Electrovalent |
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_________ is anything that has mass and occupies space? |
Matter |
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A bond that results from an unequal charge distribution on molecules is a __________ bond? |
Hydrogen bond |
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The cloud model concept is called a ____________ _____________ and refers to the possibility of finding an electron at any specific location outside the nucleus. |
Probability distribution |
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Helium is an _______, or stable element. |
Inert |
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When two or more substances called reactants combine to form a different, more complex substance, it is known as __________ _________. |
Synthesis reaction |
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___________ ____________ result in the breakdown of a complex substance into two or more simpler substances. |
Decomposition reactions |
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_________ __________ proceed in both directions. |
Reversable reactions |
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When two different reactants exchange components and, as a result, from two new products, they are known as _________ _________? |
Exchange reactions |
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The ability of the body to form new tissue in wound repair is a good example of _________ ____________? |
Synthesis reaction |
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Water plays a key role in such process as: A) Cell permeability B) Active transport of materials C) Secretion D) All of the above |
D) all of the above |
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Which of the following is NOT a property of water? A) strong polarity B) high specific heat C) high heat of vaporization D) strong acidity |
D) strong acidity |
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Acids: a) are proton donors b) release hydrogen ions when in solution c) dye litmus blue d) accept electrons when in an aqueous solution |
B) Acid releases hydrogen ions when in a solution |
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Substances that accept hydrogen ions are referred to as: a) acids b) bases c) buffers d) salts |
B) Bases accept hydrogen ions |
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The consistency of the homeostatic mechanism is caused by the presence of substances called: A) salts B) bases C) buffers D) acids |
C ) Buffers |
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T or F: The pH scale indicates the degree of acidity or alkaline of a solution? |
TRUE |
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T or F: Milk is acid on the pH scale? |
TRUE |
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T or F: Litmus will turn red in the presence of an acid? |
TRUE |
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T or F: The basic substance of each cell is water? |
TRUE |
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T or F: Oxygen and carbon dioxide are examples of organic compounds? |
FALSE |
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Which number identifies the element? A) isotopes B) element C) polar D) octet rule E) Protons |
E) Protons - this number identifies the element |
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_________atoms with fewer than eight electrons in the outer energy level will attempt to lose, gain or share electrons with other atoms to achieve stability? A) isotopesB) elementC) polarD) octet ruleE) Protons |
D) Octet rule |
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Deuterium and tritium: A) isotopesB) elementC) polarD) octet ruleE) Protons |
A) Isotopes |
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Hydrogen bond that results from an unequal charge distribution on a molecule: A) isotopesB) elementC) polarD) octet ruleE) Protons |
C ) Polar |
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Cannot be broken down: A) isotopesB) elementC) polarD) octet ruleE) Protons |
B) Element |
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Which one is a major element in the body? A) iron B) iodine C) sulfur D) zinc |
C ) Sulfur |
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A negatively charged subatomic particle is a (an)? A) proton B) neutron C) isotron D) electron |
D) Electron |
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AB + CD ➡AD + CB symbolizes a formula for: A) synthesis reactions B) decomposition reactions C) exchange reactions D) reversible reactions |
C) Exchange reactions |
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Which element is stable? A) helium B) carbon C) oxygen D) hydrogen |
A) helium |
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Which of the following bonds is the weakest? A) NaCl B) H2 C) H2O D) CO2 |
C) H20 |
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Which one is an example of an element? A) Ca B) CO2 C) H2O D) NaCl |
A) Ca |
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This reaction occurs when a complex nutrient is broken down in a cell to release energy for other cellular functions: A) decomposition reaction B) synthesis reaction C) exchange reaction D) product reaction |
A) decomposition reaction |
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What substances are combined to form more complex substances, it is called: A) decomposition reactions B) synthesis reactions C) exchange reaction D) reversible reaction |
B) synthesis reactions |
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If an atom's outermost shell contains eight electrons it may be described as: A) ionic B) covalent C) chemically stable D) synthesized |
C) Chemically stable |
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Each element is identified by its atomic number, which is the number of ______ in the nucleus. A) neutrons B) protons C) electrons D) isotopes |
B) Protons |
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Biochemistry is... |
The field of chemistry that deals with living organisms |
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Largest naturally occurring atom is? |
Uranium |
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True or False: Hydrogen, carbon and oxygen react chemically because they do not satisfy the octet rule? |
TRUE |
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What are the most abundant elements in the body? |
O, C, H and N |
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What are the only kinds of atoms that contain 6 protons and have an atomic number of 6? |
ALL carbon atoms, and only carbon atoms |
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Smallest living unit of structure and function in the body are? |
Cells |
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The mediastinum contains all except? |
Right lung |
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How many abdominal regions are there? |
9 |
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Abdominal region where appendix is found? |
Hypogastric |
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Which plane divides the body into left and right? |
Sagittal |
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Define homeostasis: |
state of relative constancy |
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What is NOT one of the basic components in a feedback control group? |
Transmitter |