CHEMICAL REACTIONS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the simplest chemical reaction?
A
REDOX
2
Q
Two types of OXIDATION
A
- Anaerobic
- Aerobic
3
Q
What is oxidation?
A
characterized by the loss of electrons
4
Q
Aerobic oxidation requires what?
A
free oxygen
5
Q
Anaerobic oxidation is characterized by
A
- loss of Hydrogen atoms
- no need for free Oxygen
6
Q
What is Hydrolysis
A
- “water breaks”
- breakages using H2O
- addition of H2O causing a split of the substance and water molecule
7
Q
CONDENSATION is characterized by :
A
- removal of H2O = “put together”
- creation of amino acid chains = Proteins
- fragments unite with one another to form a complex CPD
8
Q
Definition of Hydrophobic
A
- not hydrophilic
- no highly electronegative atoms
9
Q
3 Hydrophobic examples:
A
- Lipids
- alkanes
- hydrocarbons
10
Q
What is REDUCTION?
A
- gain electrons either from loss of oxygen or gaining of hydrogen / electrons
- all foods and organic substances
11
Q
2 HYDROPHILIC EXAMPLES
A
- alcohol
- simple carbohydrates
