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5841430354matter-anything that occupies space and has mass made of atoms -after a chemical reaction, the original atoms remain0
5841430355massa measurement of the amount of matter an object contains1
5841430356atomthe smallest particle than can contain the chemical properties of an element2
5841430357element-a substance composed of atoms that cannot be broken down into smaller, simpler components -made of only one type of atom3
5841430358periodic tablea chart of all chemical elements currently known, organized by their properties4
5841430359moleculesa particle that contains more than one atom5
5841430360compoundsa molecule containing more than one element6
5841430361atomic numberthe number of protons in the nucleus of a particular atom7
5841430362mass numbera measurement of the total number of protons and neutrons in an element8
5841430363isotopesatoms of the same element with different number of neutrons9
5841430364radioactive decay-protons and neutrons ejected from nucleus (parent) -release energy (can damage DNA) -creates new element (daughter) -release large amounts of energy -measured in half-life -carbon dating10
5841430365half-lifethe time it takes for one-half of an original radioactive parent atom to decay11
5841430366covalent bondthe bond formed when elements share electrons12
5841430367ionic bonda chemical bond between two oppositely charged ions13
5841430368hydrogen bond-when electrons are not shared equally in a compound that contains Hydrogen -can attract anything negatively charged14
5841430369polar molecule-a molecule in which one side is more positive and the other side is more negative -shared electrons spend more time near the oxygen atom than near the hydrogen atom15
5841430370energy-the ability to do work or transfer heat -measured in joules (J) -electromagnetic radiation -high or low quality16
5841430371electromagnetic radiation-transfers energy in protons -measured in wavelengths17
5841430372photonsa massless packet of energy that carries electromagnetic radiation at the speed of light18
5841430373joulethe amount of energy used when a one-watt electrical device is turned on for one second19
5841430374potential energystored energy that has not been released20
5841430375kinetic energythe energy of motion21
5841430376chemical energy-potential energy that is stored in chemical bonds -can be released by ingesting food22
5841430377temperature-the measure of the average kinetic energy of a substance23
5841430378first law of thermodynamics-a law of nature stating that energy can neither be created nor destroyed24
5841430379second law of thermodynamics-the law stating that when energy is transformed, the quantity of energy remains the same, but its ability to do work is diminished25
5841430380energy efficiency-the ratio of the amount of work done to the total amount of energy introduced to the system26
5841430381energy quality-the ease with which an energy source can be used for work27
5841430382entropy-disorder/randomness in a system28
5841430383open system-a system in which exchanges of matter or energy occur across system boundaries.29
5841430384closed system-exchange of matter or energy does not occur across system boundaries. Ex: Matter on Earth continuously recycles30
5841430385outputs-a loss from a system31
5841430386inputs-an addition to a system32
5841430387system analysis-looks at inputs and outputs to determine a system's function and health33
5841430388steady state-input = output -amount of energy is not increasing34
5841430389feedback-adjustment to input or output caused by change35
5841430390negative feedback loops-a feedback loop in which a system responds to a change by returning to its original state, or by decreasing the rate at which the change is occurring36
5841430391positive feedback loopsa feedback loop in which change in a system is amplified37
5841430392adaptive management-method of managing natural systems that accords for "normal" fluctuations and human impacts -pollution, flood, draught, climate change, economic development, habitat destruction or restoration38
5841430393weightthe force that results from gravity acting on mass39
5841430394Properties of Water-surface tension -capillary action -high specific heat -less dense when frozen -excellent solvent -can form acids and bases40
5841430395Surface Tension-cohesion of water molecules creates stretchy surface layer41
5841430396Capillary Action-cohesion and adhesion of water molecules pulls them along a surface or up a tube42
5841430397Less dense when frozen-polarity pushes water molecules apart at 39F and 4C43
5841430398High Specific Heat-requires a large amount of heat to boil and vaporize water44
5841430399Excellent Solvent-polar molecule can dissolve other compounds with charges45
5841430400Can form acids and bases-acids add hydrogen ions (high hydrogen ion H+, low hydroxide ion (OH-) content -bases add hydroxide ions (low hydroxide ion OH-, high hydrogen ion H+46
5841430401Conservation of Matter-matter cannot be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another47
5841430402Organic Molecules-contain carbon and hydrogen -carbohydrates (CHO) -lipids (CHO with little O; fats, waxes, oils) -proteins (CHONS,amino acids) -nucleic acids (CHONP, DNA and RNA)48
5841430403Inorganic Molecules-can contain Carbon and Hydrogen just NOT together49
5841430404Power-rate at which work is done -energy= power x time -kilowatts (kW)50
5841430405Kinetic Energy-energy in option or use51
5841430406Potential Energy-stored energy -chemical energy52
5841430407Law of Thermodynamics-1st Law: energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another -2nd Law: when energy is changed, it releases "useless" or waste energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation (heat, light...)53
5841430408Energy Efficiency-waste energy is lost at each conversion -more energy = more efficiency54
5841430409Open System-exchange of matter or energy occur across system boundaries55
5841430410Negative Feedback Loop-accelerates change -stimulus -system becomes skewed in one direction56
5841430411natural law-phenomenon which has been rigorously tested and to which there are no known exceptions57
5841430412amount of energy needed to change the temperature of water-is great in relation to the energy required to change the temperature of most other substances -is responsible for more moderate seasonal temperature swings in areas close to large bodies of water58
5841430413Macromolecules-carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids59
5841430414Bases contribute _______ to a solution-negative Hydroxide ions60
5841430415Positive Feedback Loop-when feedback into a system increases a rate of response -may be seen in some examples of population growth61
5841430416Natural experiment-natural event changes an ecosystem62

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