A | B |
Activation Energy | Amount of energy required to begin a chemical reaction |
Adaptation | A structure or behavior that enables a species to survive in their environment |
Adhesion | Water molecules attracted to other non-water molecules |
Biology | The Study of Life |
Cohesion | Water molecules attracted to other water molecules |
Condensation | Reaction that forms polymers from monomers |
Control Variable | A factor in an investigation prevented from impacting results |
Covalent | Bond formed by equal sharing of electrons between atoms or molecules |
Dependent Variable | The results of an investigation |
Diffusion | The constant movement of molecules to evenly distributed concentrations |
Homeostasis | Ability to maintain a constant internal environment |
Hydrogen bond | Attraction between charges emitted from atoms or molecules |
Hydrolysis | Reaction that separates polymers into monomers |
Independent Variable | The focus or target of an investigation |
Ionic | Bond formed by donating of electrons between atoms or molecules |
Monomer | A single unit of a macromolecule chain |
Polar Covalent | Molecules share electrons but distribute them unevenly |
Polymer | The combination of subunits that make up a macromolecule chain |
Solvent | The liquid that can temporarily suspend molecules within its bonds |
Species | Organisms capable of breeding fertile offspring with each other |
Specific Heat | Substances can withstand temperature changes by absorbing energy within bonds |
Surface Tension | The ability of hydrogen bonds to support the weight of objects |