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Intermolecular forces - AP Chemistry Flashcards

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9528527073Hydrogen bondsAttractive force between an H atom (covalently bonded to an electronegative atom - O, N, F) and lone pair electrons (on another electronegative atom - O, N, F)0
9528527074Dispersion forces (or London forces)Attractive force occurring between all types of molecules; caused by random electron movement creating instantaneous, temporary dipoles1
9528527075Dipole-dipole forcesAttractive force between + end of one polar molecule and - end of another polar molecule.2
9528527077Dipole-induced dipole forcesAttractive force occurring between polar molecules and nonpolar molecules; the nonpolar molecule's electron cloud is temporarily distorted (polarized) due to the presence of the + or - end of the polar molecule3
9528527079Rank all IMFs from strongest (1) to weakest (6).1. Ion-dipole 2. H-bond 3. Dipole-dipole 4. Ion-induced dipole 5. dipole-induced dipole 6. dispersion4
9528527080Intermolecular forceWEAK attractive force between separate molecules (or particles)5
9528527081Intramolecular ForceSTRONG bond within a molecule6

Ap Biology Chapter 43 Flashcards

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5064918971Innate immunityPresent before any exposure to pathogens and is effective from the time of birth (nonspecific responses, external barriers, and cellular/chemical defenses)0
5064930580Acquired immunityDevelops after expose to agents such as microbes, toxins, or other foreign substances1
5064938461Humoral resoponsePathogens in lymph (B lymphocytes or B cells are used)2
5064960352Cell mediatedPathogens in cells (uses Cytotoxic lymphocytes)3
5064966826BarriersStructures that prevent the intrusion of foreign substances and pathogens ( Mucus membranes and the acidity of skin)4
5064976061Patrolling cellsWhite blood cells5
5064978097Nitric axideDegrades microbes in lysosomes6
5064984496NeutrophilsEngulf and destroy microbes in infected tissues7
5064987030MacrophagesAre part of the lymphatic system and are found throughout the body8
5064990709EosinophilsDischarge destructive enzymes (don't ingest)9
5064995705Dendritic cellsEngulf microbes and carries a portion of the pathogen back to the spleen and lymph nodes to stimulate the development of acquired immunity10
5065009857Complement proteinsSearch for microbes, kill microbes, coats intruders, attracts macrophages, and causes inflamation11
5065017057InterferonProteins provide innate defense against viruses and help activate macrophages12
5065023508Mast cellsRelease histamine when you get injured13
5065026062HistaminePromotes changes in blood vessels to supply more blood14
5065029920FeverInhibits bacterial growth, stimulates phagocytosis, speeds up repair of tissues, and causes the liver and spleen to store iron15
5065040075Natural killersAttacks damaged cells by releasing chemicals that lead to the death of the cell by apoptosis16
5065046361AntigensForeign molecules or bad cells17
5065058623CytokinesSecreted by macrophages and dendritic cells to recruit and activate lymphocytes18
5065069089Membrane receptorsB and T cells use these to find antigens19
5065071991EpitopesBumps on antigens that B and T cells recognize20
5065081747Antigen receptorsB and T cells have roughly 100,000 of these21
5065085636Plasma cellsCreates antibodies which are antigen receptors22
5065093545Cell mediated immune responseInvolves activation and clonal selection of cytotoxic T cells23
5065098259Humoral mediated immune responseInvolves activation and clonal selection of B-cells resulting in the production of secreted antibodies24
5065108324MHC 1'sFound on almost all nucleated cells, they display peptide antigens to cytotoxic T cells25
5065124044MHC 2'sMainly on dendritic cells, macrophages, and B-cells which are antigen presenting cells that display antigens to cytotoxic T-cells and helper T-cells26
5065051031T-cellsAttack, learn, and remembers pathogens that hide in infected cells, matures in the thymus (helper T-cells, Cytotoxic T-cells, and Memory T-cells)27
5065054451B-cellsAttack, learn, and remember pathogens that are circulationg in the blood and lymph, matures in bone marrow28
5065146637CD4A surface protein in helper T-cells that binds to MHC 2's29
5065171660CD8A surface protein that greatly enhances the interactions between a target cell and a cytotoxic T-cell30
5065191547NeutralizationOccurs when a pathogen can no longer infect a host because it is bound to an antibody31
5065200054OpsonizationOccurs when antibodies bound to antigens increase phagocytosis32
5065206097Membrane attack complexAntibodies together with proteins of the complement system generate this and cell lysis33
5065222063Clonal selectionThe binding of a mature B or T lymphocyte to an anitgen induces the lymphocyte to divide rapidly34
5065235462Primary immune responseThe first exposure to a specific antigen during which B-cells called plasma cells are generated, and T-cells are activated35
5065237400Secondary immune responseMemory cells facilitate a faster, more efficient response36
5065278801Active immunityDevelops naturally in response to an infection due to B and T lymphocytes and the resulting memory cells (this can develop following a immunization)37
5065298730Passive immunityProvides immediate, short-term protection (weeks or months) and it is conferred naturally when IgG crosses the placenta from mother to fetus or when IgA passes from mother to infant in breast milk38
5065334984Organ/blood rejectionHappens when MHC tissue does not match39
5065350043Rh+ antibodiesAn antibody that can cross the placenta and can attack fetuses if the fetus is Rh-40
5065360157AllergensAntigens that cause exaggerated responses (allergies)41
5065369579AntihistaminesDecrease allergy symptoms by blocking histamine receptors42
5065388935Autoimmune diseasesThe immune system loses tolerance for self and turns against certain molecules of the body43
5065408179ImmunodeficiencyResults from hereditary or developmental defects that prevent proper functioning of innate, humoral, and/or cell-mediated defenses44
5065417342Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)Is caused by a virus45

AP List 7 Flashcards

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6192488551allay(v.) to calm or pacify, set to rest; to lessen or relieve0
6192488552capacious(adj.) able to hold much, roomy1
6192491583didactic(adj) Intended to teach2
6192491584diurnal(adj) active during the day3
6192493582ignominious(adj.) humiliating, disgracing4
6192497770mitgate(v) to soften or make milder5
6192499613palpitate(v) to beat rapidly6
6192501216phlegmatic(adj.) slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional7
6192503078propitious(adj.) favorable8
6192503079prostrateadj. lying face down9

AP Psych unit 1 Flashcards

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6167816161empiricismThe view that knowledge originates in experience and that science should, therefore, rely on observation and experimentation.0
6168178171structuralismAn early school of psychology that used introspection to explore the structural elements of the human mind.1
6168179223GestaltAn organized whole. Emphasize our tendency to integrate pieces of information into meaningful wholes.2
6168182148psychoanalyticFreud's theory of personality that attributes thoughts and actions to unconscious motives and conflicts.3
6168185159FunctionalismA school of psychology that focused on how our mental and behavioral processes function-how they enable us to adapt, survive, and flourish.4
6168186608experimental psychologyThe study of behavior and thinking using the experimental method.5
6168190285behaviorismThe view that psychology should be an objective science that studies behavior without reference to mental processes.6
6168191635humanistic psychologyHistorically significant perspective that emphasized the growth potential of healthy people and the individual's potential for personal growth7
6168193631cognitive neuroscienceThe interdisciplinary study of the brain activity linked with cognition (including perception, thinking, memory, and language)8
6168195932psychologyThe science of behavior and mental processes.9
6168201222nature-nurture issueThe longstanding controversy over the relative contributions that genes and experience make to the development of psychological traits and behaviors.10
6168203886natural selectionThe principle that, among the range of inherited trait variations, those contributing to reproduction and survival will most likely be passed on to succeeding generations.11
6168206522levels of analysisThe differing complementary views, from biological to psychological to social-cultural, for analyzing any given phenomenon.12
6168208788biopsychosocial approachAn integrated approach that incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis13
6168212560biological psychologyA branch of psychology that studies the links between biological (including neuroscience and behavior genetics) and psychological processes14
6168216523evolutionary psychologyThe study of the roots of behavior and mental processes using the principles of natural selection15
6168218361psychodynamic psychologyA branch of psychology that studies how unconscious drives and conflicts influence behavior, and uses that information to treat people with psychological disorders.16
6168221873behavioral psychologyThe scientific study of observable behavior, and its explanation by principles of learning17
6168225421cognitive psychologyThe scientific study of all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating18
6168227878social-cultural psychologyThe study of how situations and cultures affect our behavior and thinking.19
6168245968psychometricsThe scientific study of the measurement of human abilities attitudes, and traits20
6168249460basic researchPure science that aims to increase the scientific knowledge base21
6168252053developmental psychologyThe scientific study of physical, cognitive, and social change throughout the life-span22
6168254723educational psychologyThe study of how psychological processes affect and can enhance teaching and learning23
6168256405personality psychologyThe study of an individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting24
6168259841social psychologyThe scientific study of how we think about, influence, and relate to one another25
6168262468applied researchScientific study that aims to solve practical problems26
6168265591industrial organizational psychologyThe application of psychological concepts and methods to optimizing human behavior in workplaces27
6168267843human factors psychologyThe study of how people and machines interact and the design of safe and easily used machines and environments28
6168270384counseling psychologyA branch of psychology that assists people with problems in living (often related to school, work, or marriage) and in achieving greater well-being29
6168271965clinical psychologyA branch of psychology that studies, assess, and treats people with psychological disorders30
6168273439psychiatryA branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders; practiced by physicians who often provide medical (for example, drug) treatments as well as psychological therapy31
6168276127SQ3RA study method incorporating five steps: survey, question, read, rehearse and review.32

AP Seminar Vocabulary Words Flashcards

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5764289311AlignmentCohesion between the focus of an inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of the information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus.0
5764289312ArgumentA claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through a line of reasoning and supported by evidence.1
5764289313AssumptionA belief regarded as true and unstated.2
5764289314AuthorOne who creates a work that conveys a perspective and can be examined.3
5764289315BiasA personal opinion, belief, or value that may influence one's judgement, perspective, or claim.4
5764289316ClaimA statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective.5
5764289317CommentaryDiscussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships.6
5764289318Complex IssueIssue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it.7
5764289319ConcessionAcknowledgement and acceptance of an opposing or different view.8
5764289320ConclusionUnderstanding resulting from analysis or evidence.9
5764289321ContextThe intent, audience, purpose, bias, stiltedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference.10
5764289322ConventionsThe stylistic features of writing (grammar, usage, mechanics, etc.)11
5764289323CounterargumentAn opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence.12
5764289324CredibilityThe degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy.13
5764289325Cross-CurricularWhen a text goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline.14
5764289326DeductiveA type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence or cases.15
5764289327EvidenceInformation (data, quotations, excerpts from texts, etc.) used as proof to support a claim or thesis.16
5764289328FallacyEvidence or reasoning that is false or has errors.17
5764289329ImplicationA possible future effect or result.18
5764289330InductiveA type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that lead to a logical conclusion.19
5764289331InquiryA process of seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work.20
5764289332InterdisciplinaryInvolving two or more areas of knowledge.21
5764289333IssueAn important problem for debate or discussion.22
5764289334LensFilter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined.23
5764289335LimitationA boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid.24
5764289336Lines of ReasoningArrangement of claims and evidence that leads to a conclusion.25
5764289337LiteratureThe foundational and current texts or a field or discipline of study.26
5764289338PerspectiveA point of view conveyed through an argument.27
5764289339PlagiarismFailure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source.28
5764289340Point of ViewA position or standpoint on a topic or issue.29
5764289341Primary SourceAn original source of information about a topic.30
5764289342QualificationA condition or exception.31
5764289343QualitativeHaving to do with text, narrative, or descriptions.32
5764289344QuantitativeHaving to do with number, amounts, or quantities.33
5764289345RebuttalContradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence.34
5764289346RefutationDisproving or opposing perspective by providing counterclaims or counter evidence.35
5764289347ReliabilityThe extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate.36
5764289348ResolutionThe act of solving a problem or dispute.37
5764289349ScaffoldingThe provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development.38
5764289350Secondary SourceSomeone else's account of a primary source that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation about the primary source data, study, or artifacts39
5764289351SequencingThe organization of curriculum content into an order in which the info progresses from simple to complex.40
5764289352SolutionA means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue.41
5764289353TextSomething composed that provides an analyzable viewpoint.42
5764289354ThesisA claim or position on an issue or topic put forward and supported by evidence43
5764289355Tonehow the AUTHOR feels about what he/she is writing44
5764289356ValidityThe extent to which an argument or claim is logical or true45
5764289357Vocal VarietyChanging vocal characteristics in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or to achieve other specific purposes.46

AP Spanish-idioms#4 Flashcards

Idioms w/Echar

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6598393854echar a perderto ruin, spoil0
6598393855echar chispasto be furious, get angry1
6598393856echar de menosto miss2
6598393857echar floresto flatter, sweet-talk3
6598393858echar la bronca a unoto give someone a dressing down4
6598393859echar la culpato blame5
6598393860echarse ato start to6
6598393861echárselas deto fancy oneself as, boast of being7

AP Vocab Lesson Twelve Flashcards

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4745170399propensitya tendency0
4745170400condescendingdisplaying superiority; patronizing1
4745171438compunctionan uneasiness caused by guilt; a qualm2
4745172112sepulchera tomb or burial chamber3
4745174596bellicosewarlike; inclined to fight4
4745175051pulchritudephysical beauty5
4745175498wizenedshriveled or withered from age or illness6
4745176040rhapsodizeto express oneself enthusiastically7
4745176836physiognomyfacial features8
4745177176volubletalkative9
4745177177revelto enjoy; to take pleasure in10
4745177697umbragefeeling of offense; resentment11
4745178029epiphanya revelation; sudden knowledge or insight12
4745178657assiduousdiligent; persistent13
4745179187panaceaa cure-all; a remedy for all diseases14

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