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4800673373matter-anything that occupies space and has mass made of atoms -after a chemical reaction, the original atoms remain0
4800673374massa measurement of the amount of matter an object contains1
4800673375atomthe smallest particle than can contain the chemical properties of an element2
4800673376element-a substance composed of atoms that cannot be broken down into smaller, simpler components -made of only one type of atom3
4800673377periodic tablea chart of all chemical elements currently known, organized by their properties4
4800673378moleculesa particle that contains more than one atom5
4800673379compoundsa molecule containing more than one element6
4800673380atomic numberthe number of protons in the nucleus of a particular atom7
4800673381mass numbera measurement of the total number of protons and neutrons in an element8
4800673382isotopesatoms of the same element with different number of neutrons9
4800673383radioactive 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
4800673384half-lifethe time it takes for one-half of an original radioactive parent atom to decay11
4800673385covalent bondthe bond formed when elements share electrons12
4800673386ionic bonda chemical bond between two oppositely charged ions13
4800673387hydrogen bond-when electrons are not shared equally in a compound that contains Hydrogen -can attract anything negatively charged14
4800673388polar 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
4800673389energy-the ability to do work or transfer heat -measured in joules (J) -electromagnetic radiation -high or low quality16
4800673390electromagnetic radiation-transfers energy in protons -measured in wavelengths17
4800673391photonsa massless packet of energy that carries electromagnetic radiation at the speed of light18
4800673392joulethe amount of energy used when a one-watt electrical device is turned on for one second19
4800673393potential energystored energy that has not been released20
4800673394kinetic energythe energy of motion21
4800673395chemical energy-potential energy that is stored in chemical bonds -can be released by ingesting food22
4800673396temperature-the measure of the average kinetic energy of a substance23
4800673397first law of thermodynamics-a law of nature stating that energy can neither be created nor destroyed24
4800673398second 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
4800673399energy efficiency-the ratio of the amount of work done to the total amount of energy introduced to the system26
4800673400energy quality-the ease with which an energy source can be used for work27
4800673401entropy-disorder/randomness in a system28
4800673402open system-a system in which exchanges of matter or energy occur across system boundaries.29
4800673403closed system-exchange of matter or energy does not occur across system boundaries. Ex: Matter on Earth continuously recycles30
4800673404outputs-a loss from a system31
4800673405inputs-an addition to a system32
4800673406system analysis-looks at inputs and outputs to determine a system's function and health33
4800673407steady state-input = output -amount of energy is not increasing34
4800673408feedback-adjustment to input or output caused by change35
4800673409negative 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
4800673410positive feedback loopsa feedback loop in which change in a system is amplified37
4800673411adaptive 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
4800673412weightthe force that results from gravity acting on mass39
4800673413Properties of Water-surface tension -capillary action -high specific heat -less dense when frozen -excellent solvent -can form acids and bases40
4800673414Surface Tension-cohesion of water molecules creates stretchy surface layer41
4800673415Capillary Action-cohesion and adhesion of water molecules pulls them along a surface or up a tube42
4800673416Less dense when frozen-polarity pushes water molecules apart at 39F and 4C43
4800673417High Specific Heat-requires a large amount of heat to boil and vaporize water44
4800673418Excellent Solvent-polar molecule can dissolve other compounds with charges45
4800673419Can 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
4800673420Conservation of Matter-matter cannot be created or destroyed, only changed from one form to another47
4800673421Organic 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
4800673422Inorganic Molecules-can contain Carbon and Hydrogen just NOT together49
4800673423Power-rate at which work is done -energy= power x time -kilowatts (kW)50
4800673424Kinetic Energy-energy in option or use51
4800673425Potential Energy-stored energy -chemical energy52
4800673426Law 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
4800673427Energy Efficiency-waste energy is lost at each conversion -more energy = more efficiency54
4800673428Open System-exchange of matter or energy occur across system boundaries55
4800673429Negative Feedback Loop-accelerates change -stimulus -system becomes skewed in one direction56
4800673430natural law-phenomenon which has been rigorously tested and to which there are no known exceptions57
4800673431amount 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
4800673432Macromolecules-carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids59
4800673433Bases contribute _______ to a solution-negative Hydroxide ions60
4800673434Positive Feedback Loop-when feedback into a system increases a rate of response -may be seen in some examples of population growth61
4800673435Natural experiment-natural event changes an ecosystem62

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