Evolution Of Cells + Chemistry Of Life Flashcards
When did earth form?
4.5 Billion years ago
Age of oldest known rock?
3.9 Billion years
Chemical indicator of organic synthesis
C^12 : C^13 ratio
Atom
Smallest unit of matter
Has all chemical properties of an element
Nucleus
Outer region
Nucleus
Center of atom
Has Protons and Neutrons
Outermost region of atom
Electrons in orbit around nucleus
Proton Charge
+1
Proton Mass (amu)
1
Proton location
Nucleus
Neutron charge
0
Neutron mass
1
Neutron location
Nucleus
Electron charge
-1
Electron mass
0
Electron location
Orbitals
Arrangement of subatomic particles
S-L
Proton/Neutron > nucleus > orbital/electron
Atomic #
of proton
Every element has unique #
Atomic mass
Mass of atom
# of proton+neutron
amu
How to calculate neutrons
Atomic # - atomic mass
Oldest bacteria age
3.5 BYA
Microbes age
Quebec
3.77 BYA or 4.28 BYA
Microfossils age
3.1-3.4 BYA
Eukaryotic cells
~2BYA
Atmosphere ingredients
CO, CO2, H2, N2, NH3, CH4, H2S, H2O vapor
No ozone, H2 is reactive