100 Basic Chemistry Terminology

Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter.

Molecules are made up of two or more atoms bonded together.

Chemical reactions involve the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

Acids are substances that donate hydrogen ions in solution.

Bases are substances that accept hydrogen ions in solution.

pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution.

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-based compounds.

Alkanes are hydrocarbons with single bonds between carbon atoms.

Alkenes are hydrocarbons with at least one double bond between carbon atoms.

Alkynes are hydrocarbons with at least one triple bond between carbon atoms.

Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating units.

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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