Atom
The smallest portion of an element found in the periodic chart, example 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 (dehydration synthesis)
A chemical reaction that combines smaller molecules and forms water as a byproduct, the reaction is often used to form polymer.
Covalent bond
A chemical bond formed when elements share electrons.
Hydrolysis reaction
A chemical reaction 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.
Inorganic molecule
A molecule that is not organic most, (but not all) do not include carbon, examples include water (H20) ammonia (NH3), table salt (NaCI), and carbon dioxide (CO2).
Ion
An electrically charged "atom" that has either gained or lost electrons.
Ionic bond
A chemical bond formed when elements transfer (donate or accept) electrons.
Macromolecules
The large biomolecules that make up living organisms include, proteins, carbohydrates, liquids, and nucleic acids.