Chapter 2 Flashcards
What is the smallest chemical unit of matter
atom
What is element ?
It is matter composed of one type of atom
What is a molecule ?
combination of two or more atom
What is the combination of different types of atoms ?
compound
What is in the center of an atom ?
nucleus
What is the nucleus of an atom composed of ?
protons and neutrons
What is the charge of the protons ?
positive charge
What is the charge of the neutrons ?
neutral charge
Where are the electrons found in an atom ?
outside of the nucleus of an atom on shells of the atom
What is the charge of the electrons ?
negatively charge
What is the purpose of the electron in an atom ?
It is to stabilize the positive charge of the nucleus
How are chemical bonds form between atoms ?
It is formed the interactions of electrons on the outer shells of atoms
What is the goal of every atom and how is it done ?
It is to become chemically stable and this is done by filling the outermost shell with atom
What is an ion ?
It is an atom that is positive or negatively charge
What is the charge of an atom that looses an electron ?
It is positive charge
What is the charge of an atom that gained an electron ?
negative charge
What are type of chemical bonds found in a living organism ?
It is ionic bonding ,covalent bonding and hydrogen bonds
How are covalent bonds form ?
Formed by sharing electrons
What is weakest bond among ionic,covalent and hydrogen bonds ?
hydrogen bonds
What is the purpose of hydrogen bonds ?
It is to serve to bridge separate molecules together
What does organic molecules contain ?
carbon and hydrogen
What are the four major classes of organic molecules make up the building
blocks of life ?
Carbohydrates,Lipids,Proteins and Nucleic Acid