Biochemistry Flashcards
Chemistry
change of molecular properties
Biochemistry
study of the molecules that compose living organisms
Metabolism
chemical reactions; inside or outside of the body using enzymes
How many elements are on the periodic table
118 elements
Human body consist of 24 elements, 6 major, 6 minor, 12 trace elements, 99% of our body consist of the 6 major elements which is …
(C) carbon (H) hydrogen (O) oxygen (N) nitrogen (Ca) calcium (P) phosporus
Proton
in the nucleus; positive charge
Neutron
in the nucleus; no charge
Electron
located in the electron shell(s) outside of nucleus; negative charge; electrons of higher energy are located farther away from the nucleus.
Valence Electrons
electrons in the outermost shell
how many shells can 2nd shell hold
2 electrons
How many shells can 3rd and 4th shell hold?
8 electrons
2 types of ions
1 negative, 1 positive
Ionization
atom or molecule becomes an ion and becomes more stable.
Electrolyte
is the materials that break down in water and become the electoral currents
Covalent bonds
share valence electrons