Chemistry Essentials - Chemical reactions
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What is a reaction where water is added called?
Hydrolysis
What is a reaction where water is removed called?
Condensation
What is a polymer?
Polymers are composed of a chain of monomers
What is a monomer?
A monomer is a molecule that joins with other monomer molecules to form a polymer
What is a simple carbohydrate?
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What is a complex carbohydrate?
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What are chemical reactions?
Chemical reactions occur when two atoms join together or break apart
How much do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?
10^8 to 10^10
How do enzymes work?
Reduce the amount of energy normally required
What happens to an enzyme after the reaction?
The enzyme revers back to its original shape and recycles
What is an oxidation reaction?
gain of oxygen in a reaction
What is a reduction reaction?
loss of oxygen in a reaction
What is a REDOX reaction?
any chemical reaction in which the oxidation number changes