Chapter 2- Chemical Level Of Organization Flashcards
1
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Neutral (pH) solution
A
7- equal numbers of H+ and OH+
2
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Acidic (pH) solution
A
Below 7- more H+ than OH+
3
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Basic (pH) solution
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Above 7- more H+ than OH+
4
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Endergonic rxtn
A
Use more energy than produced
Anabolism
Glucose
5
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Exergonic rxtn
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Produce more energy than used
Catabolism
Glycogen(large) > Glucose(many small)
6
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Chemically stable atom
A
Atoms valence shell is full of electrons
7
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Valence shell
A
Atoms outermost
8
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pH (definition)
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Measure of number of hydrogen ions in a solution
9
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Inorganic compound
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- Molecules not based on carbon and hydrogen
* CO2, O2, H2O, and inorganic acids, bases, and salts
10
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Organic compound
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- Molecules based on carbon and hydrogen
* Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acid