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Chapter 2: The Chemical Foundation of Life

Elements in various combinations comprise all matter, including living things.

1. Chapter 2: The Chemical Foundation of Life

Chapter 2: The Chemical Foundation of Life

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molecule that donates hydrogen ions and increases the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution

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attraction between water molecules and other molecules

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hydrocarbon consisting of a linear chain of carbon atoms

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negative ion that is formed by an atom gaining one or more electrons

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