Functional Groups And Reactions Flashcards
Organic compounds
A class of compounds that contain a c groups
Hydrocarbon > c and h
Glucose formul
C6H12O6
What is the functional group of a atom
A group of the atoms that is responsible for the chemical behaviour of a macromolecule
Metabolism is a
Series of chemical reactions in order to sustain life
1st law of thermodynamics
• The total amount of energy in the universe is constant
• Energy cannot be created, destroyed or converted
Bond energy is the
• Amount of energy needed to break a covalent bond, higher the energy indicates the strength of the bond and its stability
• Energy is released when a bond is formed, and absorbed when its broken
Redox reaction
Release energy during the transfer of electrons from one reactant to another. These reactions happen one after another, and electrons gets passed down a chain
LEO GER
A acid and a base form to produce
Salt and water
Buffer
Buffer: Minimizes changes in the [H] and [OH] in a solution
• Donates or accepts H ions
• Useful for keeping enzymes and other proteins at their optimal pH