CH2 Vocabulary

2. A protein that performs different tasks.
4. Large macromolecules made of amino acids that are responsible for growth and other chemical processes in living organisms.
5. The transformation of one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals. (two words)
7. A chemical bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
9. A large number of amino-acids bonded together in a chain, forming part of (or the whole of) a protein molecule.
10. Fats, oils, or waxes that are used by organisms for activities such as storing energy.
11. A solution that has a low concentration of H+ ions.
15. Basic unit of matter.
16. Macromolecules used for storing and transmitting genetic information.
18. The set of chemicals leaving a chemical reaction.
21. Large molecular compounds made of smaller units, or monomers.
23. Large molecular compounds are built by joining smaller ones together.

1. Single sugar molecules, such as glucose, fructose, or galactose.
3. The building blocks of proteins. (two words)
6. The energy needed to get a chemical reaction started. (two words)
8. An atom with a net positive or negative charge due to the gain or loss of electrons.
12. The main source of energy for living organisms.
13. set of chemicals entering a chemical reaction.
14. A property of water were water molecules are attracted to different substances.
17. A property of water where water molecules are attracted to one another.
18. A measurement system that indicates the concentration of H+ ions in a solution.
19. A chemical bond formed when electrons are shared between atoms.
20. Weak acids or bases that react with strong acids or bases to prevent sudden changes in pH.
22. A solution that has a high concentration of H+ ions.
24. Single molecular compounds.