Flashcards: Fundamentals of Biological and Physical Science — 10 cards

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1Question

Atomic structure — components?

Answer

Protons, neutrons, electrons

2Question

Scientific method steps

Answer

Observation, hypothesis, experimentation, analysis, conclusion.

3Question

Chemical bonds — types?

Answer

Ionic, covalent, hydrogen bonds

4Question

SI units for mass and length

Answer

Meter (m) and kilogram (kg).

5Question

Water properties — key feature?

Answer

High specific heat and cohesion

6Question

Atomic number — definition?

Answer

Number of protons; defines the element.

7Question

Ionic vs covalent bonds — difference?

Answer

Ionic: transfer electrons; covalent: share electrons.

8Question

Water's high specific heat — importance?

Answer

Buffers temperature changes.

9Question

pH scale — acids, bases, neutral

Answer

Acids <7, neutral=7, bases >7.

10Question

Organic molecules — examples?

Answer

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.

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