| A | B |
|---|
| atom | smallest complete unit of an element |
| carohydrate | contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
| decomposition | breakdown of a molecule into simpliar compounds |
| electrolyte | ionizes in water |
| formula | used to express the composition of a compound |
| inorganic | substance that lacks carbon |
| ion | atom w/ an electrical charge |
| lipid | fat, oil, or fat like compound |
| molecule | 2 or more atoms bound together |
| nucleic acid | RNA, DNA, composed of nucleotides joined together |
| organic | having carbon |
| protein | nitrogen containing organic compound composed of amino acids molecules joined together |
| synthesis | substances are united to form more complex substances |
