Chemistry Flashcards

1
Q

how many different elements from periodic table of elements comprise the human body

A

25

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2
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top left # on element char is the

A

atomic #

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3
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bottom # on element chart

A

atomic mass/ number of protons

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4
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how do you find the number of neutrons in an element

A

subtract atomic number from atomic mass

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5
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t/f atoms have the same number of protons as electrons

A

true

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6
Q

protons have a Positive charge

A

true

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7
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electrons have a negative charge

A

true

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8
Q

the first ring of an atom holds how many protons

A

2

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9
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2nd ring of atom holds how many protons

A

8

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10
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Id the 5 phases of the nuclear cycle IPMAT

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interphase, prophase, metaphase,anaphase,telephase

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11
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mitosis is when the cell is dividing

A

true during PMAT phases

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12
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define ionic bond

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2 atoms transfer electrons in outer shell

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13
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covalent bonds

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shares electrons

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14
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when the small positive charge from one molecule attracts a negative charge of another molecule this bond is called

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hydrogen bond ( weakest type of bond)

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15
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order of strength of types of bonds

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covalent (because atoms outer layers are full) ionic (transferring electrons to achieve stability, two electrically attracted atoms) and hydrogen ( attracted molecules)

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16
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organic compounds the building blocks are called monomers and finished products called polymers t/f

A

true

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17
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monosaccharaides (simple sugars) are known as

18
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multiple glucose turns monosaccharaides into

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polysaccharides

19
Q

fatty acids build up into

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lipids/fats

20
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amino acids build into

21
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nucleotides build into

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nucleic acid

22
Q

sugars (carbs) 1g= how many calories?

23
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enzymes are proteins that make things happen….

24
Q

multiple glucose stores as

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1000 or more glucose makes
glycogen
26
starch is ____ or more glucose linked together (found in plants)
1000
27
cellulose is also called____ and cannot be broken down by the human body.
fiber
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a simple vs a complex carb is determined by.....
rate at which sugar is broken down and enters the blood stream
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the higher the fiber content the more complex the carb is
true
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fatty acids are aka..
monomers
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lipids are aka..
polymers
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triglycerides are 3 monomers and provide the body with..
energy, insulation and cushion for organs
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another type of fat is known as steroids name 3 examples
cholesterol, sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen) and phospholipids
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phospholipids are found in tissue in the
phospholipid bi-layer
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unsaturated fat is
good
36
saturated fat is bad because it has too much hydrogen
true. also trans, hydrogenated.
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protein is 50 or more______ linked togther
amino acids
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how many different types of amino acids are there?
20
39
how many different types of cells are there
200
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name and define the unit used to measure cell size
micrometers 1= one-millionth of a meter or 1/25,000th of an inch
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list the 3 basic principals of cell theory
cells are the building blocks of all life,produced by divisions from pre-existing cells, smallest living units