2.1 The chemical Level of Organization Flashcards
Identify the main chemical elements of the human body. Describe the structures of atoms, ions, molecules, free radicals, and compounds.
Elements are given _____symbols
Chemical
Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen are examples of____
Elements
The two types of elements in the body are
Major elements and trace elements
Oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen are examples of ______ elements.
Major
Which element with only .005 % of the total body mass but is still considered a major element?
Iron
Aluminum, iodine, and manganese are all examples of _____ elements
Trace
The science of the structure and interactions of matter.
Chemistry
Smallest unit of matter.
Atom
3 types of atoms:
Protons, neutrons, and electrons
Chemical elements are composed of units of matter of the same type called _____
Atoms
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom =
Atomic number
The # of protons and neutrons in an atom =
Mass number
Different atoms of the same elements that have the same number of protons but different number of neutrons are called ____
Isotopes
Each atom is electrically neutral. True or false?
True
Unstable isotopes are called
Radioactive