Bio107-ch2 Flashcards
Proton
pos. charge, in center
Electron
neg. charge, orbit
Neutrons
neutral charge, in center
Atomic # is equal to the
of electrons
How many electrons does a structure strive for?
8
Chemical bonds
hold atoms together to form molecules
Chemical bonds (3 types)
- Covalent bonds 2. Ionic bonds 3. Hydrogen bonds
Covalent bond (chemical)
SHARES electrons, strongest chemical bond
Covalent bonds (3 types)
- Single- strongest/stable 2. Double- medium strength 3. Triple- weakest bond
Ionic bonds (chemical)
TRANSFERS electrons, mid-strength bond
Ions are
charged atoms
Pos. and neg. atoms are called
Cations (p) and Anions (n)
Electrolytes and ____ are one in the same
salts
Hydrogen bonds (chemical)
holds water together, weakest bond (in this class)
A water molecule is held together by a
covalent bond
Bonding 2 water molecules is done using a
hydrogen bond
Organic compounds are (4 types)
- Proteins 2. Carbohydrates 3. Lipids 4. Nucleic acid
Organic means
containing carbon