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Element
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One of the 92 unique types of atoms on Earth
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Atom
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The smallest individual unit of an element
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Proton
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Positively charged with a mass of 1 AMU
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Neutron
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0 charge with a mass of 1 AMU
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Electron
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Negatively charged with a mass of 0 AMU
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Atomic Number
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The number of protons in an element
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Atomic Mass
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The weight of one single atom of an element
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The Periodic Table of Elements is so amazing because...
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The elements make up absolutely everything on our planet
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How is the Periodic Table organized?
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It is organized by the number of protons in the element
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Periods
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Numbered from top to bottom and go across the Table
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Groups
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Numbered from left to right and go downward on the Table
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Molecule (Compound)
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A combination of more than one element
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--> Symbolizes...
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Yields or =
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3 major groups of the Table
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Metals
Nonmetals Metalloids |
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Why are some symbols different than their English name?
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The symbol is derived from it's Latin name
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Carbohydrates are simple...
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Sugars
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Carbohydrates give all living things...
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energy
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3 main types of carbohydrates
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Glucose
Fructose Galactose |
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Lipids are made up of which 3 atoms?
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Carbon
Hydrogen Oxygen |
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The main 2 functions of lipids are...
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Long-term energy reserve
Structure of cells |
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Lipids are made from...
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3 fatty acid molecules and 1 glycerol molecule (Triglyceride)
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Proteins are needed for...
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The structural building blocks in a creature
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Enzymes
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A type of protein that creates chemical reactions in our bodies
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Amino acids
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Create structure
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Nucleic Acids
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(DNA/RNA) Long, complicated macromolecules that carry information; like the instruction manual for all life forms
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Proteins are the reason we...
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Look the way we do
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Glucose Model
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C –– O
/ \ C C \ / C –– C |
