material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together; not chemically combined.
mixture
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type of mixture in which all the components are evenly distributed
solution (homogeneous mixture)
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slight attraction that develops between oppositely charged regions of nearby molecules.
Van der Waals forces
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elements or compounds that participate in a chemical reaction
reactant
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elements or compounds produced in a chemical reaction
products
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mixture of water with an non-dissolved material
suspension
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molecule composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules
Polymer
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small chemical unit that makes up a polymer
monomer
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reactant of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction
substrate
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Describe the significance of water having a high heat capacity and a high heat of vaporization for humans.
allows for our bodies to avoid drastic changes in temperature and allows our bodies to cool off when sweating; ultimately allows our bodies to maintain homeosta
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Water "sticking" to other water molecules would be an example of ______________________.
adhesion
capillary action
cohesion
heat of vaporization
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Water sticking to its container would be an example of _____________.
cohesion
heat of vaporization
adhesion
heat capacity
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Enzymes act by ____________ the amount of activation energy needed in a reaction.
Lowering
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______________ are weak acids or bases that help neutralize other acids or bases.
