2: Chemistry Flashcards

1
Q

What’s an ion

A

A charged particle

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2
Q

Cation

A

Positive ion

Na +
K +
Ca 2+
Mg 2+

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3
Q

Anion

A

Negative ion

Cl -
HCO3 - (bicarb)
HPO4 2- (diphosphate)
SO4 2- (sulfate)

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4
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Ionic bond

A

Cation DONATES e- to anion

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5
Q

Covenant bond

A

Cation and anion share e-

Non polar- equal share

Polar- unequal share

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6
Q

Hydrogen bond

A

H is pos O is neg and they attract other H’s and O’s

Allows almost all molecules to dissolve in water

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7
Q

Hydrophobic

A

Molecule that doesn’t dissolve in water

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8
Q

Metabolic pathways

A

Catabolic- subtract to get energy and little molecules

Anabolic- add to get big molecule

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9
Q

Enzyme

A

Activation energy catalyst

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10
Q

Enzyme saturation

A

Once existing enzymes are occupied you’ve reached max utilization

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11
Q

3 reasons water is important in body

A
  1. Chemical reactions happen in water
  2. Has high tolerance to heat
  3. Waters a solvent
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12
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pH

A

Based on H+ which is highly reactive
0-6 acid
7 neutral
8-14 base

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13
Q

PH of blood

A

7.35-7.45

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14
Q

pH buffer

A

Stabilizes H+ by either talking it out or putting it in solution

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