Fundamentals of Biological and Physical Science Flashcards (10 cards)

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1Question

Atomic structure — components?

Answer

Protons, neutrons, electrons

2Question

Chemical bonds — types?

Answer

Ionic, covalent, hydrogen bonds

3Question

Water properties — key feature?

Answer

High specific heat and cohesion

4Question

Scientific method steps

Answer

Observation, hypothesis, experimentation, analysis, conclusion.

5Question

SI units for mass and length

Answer

Meter (m) and kilogram (kg).

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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