Chemistry Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

25

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2
Q

top left # on element char is the

A

atomic #

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3
Q

bottom # on element chart

A

atomic mass/ number of protons

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4
Q

how do you find the number of neutrons in an element

A

subtract atomic number from atomic mass

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5
Q

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
Q

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
Q

2nd ring of atom holds how many protons

A

8

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10
Q

Id the 5 phases of the nuclear cycle IPMAT

A

interphase, prophase, metaphase,anaphase,telephase

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11
Q

mitosis is when the cell is dividing

A

true during PMAT phases

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12
Q

define ionic bond

A

2 atoms transfer electrons in outer shell

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13
Q

covalent bonds

A

shares electrons

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14
Q

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

A

hydrogen bond ( weakest type of bond)

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15
Q

order of strength of types of bonds

A

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
Q

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

A

true

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17
Q

monosaccharaides (simple sugars) are known as

A

glucose

18
Q

multiple glucose turns monosaccharaides into

A

polysaccharides

19
Q

fatty acids build up into

A

lipids/fats

20
Q

amino acids build into

A

protein

21
Q

nucleotides build into

A

nucleic acid

22
Q

sugars (carbs) 1g= how many calories?

A

4

23
Q

enzymes are proteins that make things happen….

A

faster

24
Q

multiple glucose stores as

A

glycogen

25
Q

1000 or more glucose makes

A

glycogen

26
Q

starch is ____ or more glucose linked together (found in plants)

A

1000

27
Q

cellulose is also called____ and cannot be broken down by the human body.

A

fiber

28
Q

a simple vs a complex carb is determined by…..

A

rate at which sugar is broken down and enters the blood stream

29
Q

the higher the fiber content the more complex the carb is

A

true

30
Q

fatty acids are aka..

A

monomers

31
Q

lipids are aka..

A

polymers

32
Q

triglycerides are 3 monomers and provide the body with..

A

energy, insulation and cushion for organs

33
Q

another type of fat is known as steroids name 3 examples

A

cholesterol, sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen) and phospholipids

34
Q

phospholipids are found in tissue in the

A

phospholipid bi-layer

35
Q

unsaturated fat is

A

good

36
Q

saturated fat is bad because it has too much hydrogen

A

true. also trans, hydrogenated.

37
Q

protein is 50 or more______ linked togther

A

amino acids

38
Q

how many different types of amino acids are there?

A

20

39
Q

how many different types of cells are there

A

200

40
Q

name and define the unit used to measure cell size

A

micrometers 1= one-millionth of a meter or 1/25,000th of an inch

41
Q

list the 3 basic principals of cell theory

A

cells are the building blocks of all life,produced by divisions from pre-existing cells, smallest living units