atom
the smallest portion of an element found in the periodic chart, examples include carbon, oxygen, gold
BIomolecule
an organic molecule produced by a living organism
Chemical bond
a connection made between atoms when electrons are attracted, shared or transferred
Condensation reaction
(or dehydration synthesis) a chemical reaction that combines smaller molecules and forms water as a byproduct, the reaction if often used to form polymers
Covalent Bond
a chemical bond formed between when elements share electrons
Hydrolysis reaction
a chemical reaction between water and another molecule that breaks down the molecule into simpler molecules; the reaction splits a water molecule to break apart a polymer into monomers
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