1.2 Biochemistry Flashcards
1
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What is Biochemistry
A
The chemistry of living organisms.
2
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Covalent Bonds
A
Electrons shared
3
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Ionic bonds
A
Electrons transferred
4
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(Pure) Non Polar Covalent Bond
A
The ΔEN is less than 0.5
5
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Polar Covalent Bond
A
The ΔEN is in bw 0.5 - 1.7
6
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Ionic Bond
A
The The ΔEN is greater than 1.7
7
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IntrAmolecular
A
There are bonds within a molecules:
- covalent
- ionic
8
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London Dispersion Forces
A
Can occur bw ANY molecules.
9
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IntErmolecular
A
Bonds bw molecules: - London DF
- DipDip
- H-bonding
10
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Dipole-Dipole Interactions
A
Hold polar molecules together.
11
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Hydrogen Bonding
A
Strong dipole dipole interactions. (demonstrated in water molecules)
12
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Capillary Action
A
The movement of water within the spaces of a porous material due to the forces of adhesion, cohesion and surface tension.
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