Chemicals In Our World

Front 1

Are natural chemicals always safe?

Back 1

No, like snake venom and poison ivy.

Front 2

How many atoms can be in a particle of protein?

Back 2

hundreds to thousands

Front 3

Are all poisons, dyes, and acids synthetic? Give three examples of synthetic chemicals.

Back 3

No, like penicillin.

Metal, Aspirin, Tobacco

Front 4

What chemicals may be found in food, natural or synthetic or both?

Back 4

both

Front 5

What chemical is used to treat sewage waste water?

Back 5

chlorine

Front 6

What chemical is used to kill bacteria and other disease causing microorganisms at home?

Back 6

bleach

Front 7

Health problems relating to dangerous chemicals is usually related to that person's? Why?

Back 7

chemical exposure, because the more your exposed to, the more your likely to get a disease

Front 8

Which chemicals would most likely cause cancer:
nitrogen, hydrogen, carbohydrates, asbestos, benzene, tobacco, avocado, or caffeine

Back 8

benzene

Front 9

Learning and behavioral disorders are associated with exposure to what?

Back 9

lead paint

Front 10

Kidney disease is associated with long term exposure to what?

Back 10

alcohol

Front 11

Name two ways to reduce your exposure to dangerous chemicals:

Back 11

wash fruits and vegetables and use well-ventilated rooms

Front 12

Gases in the air, water, and proteins are examples of what types of chemicals?

Back 12

natural chemicals

Front 13

Pain relievers, artificial sweeteners, and nylon are examples of what?

Back 13

synthetic chemicals

Front 14

Describe how food preservatives work. What do they do?

Back 14

They stop the growth of mold and bacteria, prevent things that destroy food, and keep food fresh longer

Front 15

What two types of synthetic chemicals help improve crop yields?

Back 15

fertilizers and pesticides

Front 16

Is penicillin natural or synthetic?

Back 16

natural

Front 17

Model airplane glue is more likely to be an exposure risk if used in what type of area?

Back 17

an enclosed area

Front 18

Exposure to chemicals in tobacco smoke can contribute to what disease?

Back 18

lung, mouth, and tongue cancer

Front 19

A disease in which a person's immune system attacks its own tissues is known as?

Back 19

autoimmune

Front 20

Are the dose sizes of most medicines the same for everybody? Why?

Back 20

No, because people come in different sizes

Front 21

Why is smoking banned in most public places?

Back 21

because of secondhand smoke

Front 22

What natural chemicals do green plants make?

Back 22

oxygen & chlorypyll

Front 23

Why is sanitation important?

Back 23

to help prevent the spread of disease

Front 24

What does the Clean Water Act do?

Back 24

defines healthy water levels

Front 25

How are synthetic chemicals made?

Back 25

Not in nature and not by natural processes

Front 26

For what purpose are chemicals in household cleaners used?

Back 26

to get rid of bacteria in homes

Front 27

What is benzene?

Back 27

a carcinogen that causes cancer

Front 28

What medicine would you take for a disease caused by an infection?

Back 28

antibiotic

Front 29

What chemical can cause bone marrow cancer?

Back 29

???

Front 30

what chemical can cause cancer of the mouth, liver, and breast?

Back 30

tobacco

Front 31

What type of medicine would you take for
A: Allergy relief
B: Diabetes
C: Prevent Infections
D: Pain Relief
E: Relieve Heartburn
F: Cure Infections

Back 31

A:
B: ???
C: Vaccine
D: Analgesic
E: Antacid
F: Antibiotic

Front 32

Which of these is mostly likely to be inhaled? Ingested? Absorbed?

Tobacco, mercury, pesticides

Back 32

Inhaled: tobacco
Ingested: pesticides
Absorbed: mercury

Front 33

Define dose:

Back 33

the amount prescribed to people of different sizes

Front 34

Define carcinogen:

Back 34

something that causes cancer

Front 35

Define synthetic chemical:

Back 35

a chemical that is not made in nature and is not made by natural processes

Front 36

Define natural chemical:

Back 36

A chemical that is made in nature and by natural processes

Front 37

Define chemical:

Back 37

A substance with a defined composition

Front 38

Define exposure:

Back 38

coming in contact with a chemical

Front 39

Define fertilizer:

Back 39

used to improve crop yield by improving plant growth

Front 40

Define pesticide:

Back 40

used to improve crop yield by killing pests

Front 41

Define potency:

Back 41

the strength at which a medicine will benefit the person

Front 42

Define medicine:

Back 42

something that helps a person and cures disease

Front 43

Define sanitation:

Back 43

cleaning

Front 44

Define side effects:

Back 44

unwanted effects from medicine

Front 45

Define individual susceptibility:

Back 45

someone's own threshold for chemical exposure

Front 46

Define food preservative:

Back 46

something used to keep food fresher and prevent the growth of mold