chapter 2 (part 1) Flashcards

1
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matter

A

“stuff”, takes up space and has mass as solid, liquid or gas.

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2
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atom

A

smallest unit of matter that retains physical and chemical properties of that substance.

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3
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element

A

quantity of matter composed of same atoms.

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4
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What are the four main elements of life?

What percent of life do they make up?

A

C, H, O, N

96%

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5
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molecule

A

2 or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

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6
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compound

A

composed of 2 or more different atoms.

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7
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Atoms are made of subatomic particles.

They are __, __, and ___.

A

protons, electrons, neutrons

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8
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Protons have ___ charge.

A

+

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9
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Neutrons have ___ charge.

A

no

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10
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Which subatomic particles are located in the nucleus?

A

protons and neutrons

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10
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Electrons orbit the ___.

A

nucleus

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10
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A neutral atom has equal numbers of ___ and ___.

A

protons, electrons

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10
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The first orbital of an atom can hold __ electrons.

A

2

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10
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The 2nd (and beyond) orbitals of an atom can hold up to ___ electrons.

A

8

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10
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The outermost orbital of atoms contain ____ electrons.

A

valence

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11
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If atomic orbitals are not full, then the atoms are considered ____.

This means they can take part in chemical reactions.

A

reactive

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12
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Chemical bonds allow atoms to ___ orbitals and to ultimately be ___.

A

complete, stabilized

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13
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In ionic bond, electrons are transferred from ___ to ___.

A

nonmentals, metals

14
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Net ____ charges cause atoms to “stick” or follow “opposites attract”.

A

opposite

15
Q

An e- donor becomes more ___ and is now known as a ___.

A

positive, cation

16
Q

An e- recipient becomes more ___ and is now known as ____.

A

negative, anion.

17
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Covalent bonds involve the ____ of valence electrons.

A

sharing

18
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Covalent bonds are typically ____ to ___.

A

nonmental, nonmental

19
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When electrons are shared ____ this forms a nonpolar covalent bond.

A

equally

20
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When electrons are shared equally this forms a ___ covalent bond.

A

nonpolar

21
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When electrons are shared unequally this forms a ___ covalent bond.

A

polar

22
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When electrons are shared ___ this forms a nonpolar covalent bond.

A

equally

23
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Hydrogen bonds are established through ___ covalent bonds.

A

polar

24
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Chemical reactions happen as a result of making and
breaking ___ between atoms.

A

bonds

25
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A + B = AB

A

Synthesis reaction

26
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Synthesis reactions ___ energy.

They are known as ___ reactions.

A

require, anabolic

27
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AB to A + B

A

Decomposition reaction

28
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Decomposition reactions ___ energy.

They are known as ___ reactions.

A

release, catabolic

29
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What are the four important reaction factors?

A
  1. Temperature
  2. Concentration
  3. Particle Size
  4. Enzyme catalysts
30
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Enzymes help reactions by ___.

A

lowering activation energy.

31
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pH=

A

-log[H+]

32
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When neutral, the [H+]=

A

10^-7 M (pH 7)

33
Q

Acids ___ free H+ into the solution.

A

release

34
Q

pH < 7 is ___.

A

acidic

35
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HCl (stomach acid) has a pH range of __-__.

A

1.2- 3.0

36
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Bases ___ free H+ from solution

A

absorb

37
Q

pH > 7 is ____

A

basic

38
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Bases can work as bases in two ways.

  1. ____ H+
  2. ____-OH
A

absorbing
releasing (to help make water)