Final Exam chapter 2 review Flashcards
What is low electronegativity?
Where the atomic numbers of each atom are equal or close to equal in a nonpolar covalent bond
What are covalent bonds?
When valence electrons are shared and form strong bonds that build molecules
Why are the following considered “attractions” and not bonds: hydrogen bonding, Van der Waals forces, and hydrophobic interactions
Because their interactions/pull toward each other are so weak they are considered attractions and not bonds
What is surface tension?
Hydrogen bonds to create a barrier that keeps small objects from entering the water
What are the differences between acids and bases?
Acids- It has more hydrogens and a lower pH level, Proton donor, H+
Bases- It has less hydrogens and a higher pH level, Proton acceptor, OH-
What does proton donor and proton acceptor mean?
Proton donor- Donates a H+ ion
Proton acceptor- Has an OH- and accepts the H+ ion
What is hydrolysis?
It is when water is added and it destroys the bond
What is it called when the bond between disaccharides is broken?
Hydrolysis
What would be a scenario where water wouldn’t be able to do its functions chemically?
Low hemorrhage, dehydration, food poisoning
What are the things that water helps with in the body? (4)
- Hydrolysis
- Surface tension
- Body temperature
- blood volume
What is the blood pH level?
7.35-7.45