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SI Units

The International System of Units (SI) is the standard system of measurement used in science

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Accuracy

How close a measured value is to the true value

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Precision

How close repeated measurements are to each other.

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protons, neutrons, and electrons

Atoms are made up of:

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Protons

Positively charged particles in the nucleus

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Neutrons

Neutral particles in the nucleus

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Electrons

Negatively charged particles orbiting the nucleus.

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Atomic Number (Z)

The number of protons in an atom.

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Mass Number (A)

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

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Isotopes

Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.

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Electron Configuration
Shells and Energy Levels: Electrons occupy energy levels or shells around the nucleus.
  • First Shell: Can hold up to___electrons.

  • Second Shell: Can hold up to __ electrons

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Elements

Pure substances consisting of only one type of atom.

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Compounds

Substances formed from two or more elements chemically bonded together

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Ionic Bonds, Covalent Bonds

Types of Chemical Bonds

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Ionic Bonds

Sharing of electrons between atoms.

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Covalent Bonds

Sharing of electrons between atoms.

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Mixtures

A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded

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Homogeneous Mixtures

Mixtures that are uniform composition throughout.

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Heterogeneous Mixtures

Mixtures that are non-uniform composition

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Synthesis Reaction, Decomposition Reaction, Single Replacement Reaction, Double Replacement Reaction

Types of Chemical Reactions

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Synthesis Reaction

Two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex substance.

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Decomposition Reaction

A complex substance breaks down into simpler substances.

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Single Replacement Reaction

One element replaces another in a compound

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Double Replacement Reaction

Exchange of ions between two compounds

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Law of Conservation of Mass

Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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Exothermic Reactions

type of reaction that release energy, usually in the form of heat.

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Endothermic Reactions

types of reaction that absorbs energy

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Carbohydrates

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

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Monosaccharides

Simple sugars

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Disaccharides

Two monosaccharides bonded together

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Polysaccharides

Long chains of monosaccharides (e.g., starch, glycogen, cellulose).

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Proteins

Composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds

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Lipids

Structure: Made up of glycerol and fatty acids.

Functions: Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

types of nucleic acid

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  • All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

  • The cell is the basic unit of life.

  • All cells arise from pre-existing cells.

Principles of Cell Theory

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Prokaryotic Cells

Cells that are simple and lack a nucleus

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Eukaryotic Cells

Cells that are complex, with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

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Nucleus

cell organelle that contains genetic material (DNA).

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Mitochondria

Cell organelle that is the powerhouse of the cell, produces energy (ATP).

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Ribosomes

Cell organelle that synthesize proteins

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Chloroplasts

Cell organelle that is the site of photosynthesis in plant cells

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Cell Membrane

Cell organelle that regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration

What are the cellular processes?

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Photosynthesis

Conversion of light energy into chemical energy in plants.

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Cellular Respiration

Process of breaking down glucose to produce ATP.

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