Chemistry Flashcards
Chemistry
Structure of matter
Matter
Anything that takes up space and has mass
Chemical properties
Determine physiology at molecular and cellular levels
Protons
Positive charge, 1 mass unit
Neutrons
Neutral, 1 mass unit
Electrons
Negative charge, low mass
Atomic number
of protons
Nucleus
Contains protons and neutrons
Molecule
Two or more atoms joined by strong bonds
Compound
Two or more atoms of different elements joined by strong or weak bonds
Three major types of chemical bonds
Ionic, covalent, hydrogen
Ion
Atom with an electric charge
Cation
Electron donor
Anion
Electron acceptor
Ionic bond
Attractions between cations and anions
Covalent binds
Strong electrons involving shared electrons
Single covalent bond
Sharing one pair of electrons
Double covalent bond
Sharing two pairs of electrons
Triple covalent bond
Sharing three pairs of electrons
Hydrogen bonds
Weak polar bonds between adjacent molecules based on electrical attractions
Organic molecules
Contain H, C, and usually O
Organic molecules include
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids