Ch 6 The Chemistry of Life 6.1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Acid | Any substance that forms hydrogen ions (H+) in water and has a pH below 7 |
| Atom | Smallest particle of an element that has the characteristics of that element; basic building block of all matter |
| Base | Any substance that forms hydroxide ions OH- in water and has a pH above 7 |
| Compound | Substance composed of atoms of two or more different elements that are chemically combined. |
| Covalent bond | Chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons. |
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