Human Chemistry 3 Flashcards

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Define Antioxidants:

A

Chemicals that neutralize free radicals

Ex: Vitamim C

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Define Radioisotopes:

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Unstable isotopes that amit radiation

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3
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All elements have at least ONE?

A

Radioisotope

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4
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Define Ionizing Radiation:

A

High energy radiation that converts neutral atoms into IONS

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5
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Why is Ionizing Radiation bad for you?

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Produces free-radicals which can destroy cells and tissuea

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6
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In loe doses ionizing radiation can be?

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Mutagenic, cause DNA mutations or cancer

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7
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In high doses ionizing radation can cause?

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Death

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8
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The periodic table of elements organizes elements by?

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The # of protons/ Atomic #

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9
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How many elements are found in humans?

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24

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10
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The most COMMON elements in humans are?

A
CHON (CA)P
Oxygen
Carbon
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Calcium
Phosphorus
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Define Molecule:

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Electrically neutral groups of 2 or more atoms, held together by chemical bonds

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12
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A subscript after a symbol/letters tells us?

A

The # of atoms in the molecule

H2

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13
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Define Chemical Bond:

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Interaction b/w atoms that bind together to form molecules

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14
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What is required for Chemical Bonds?

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Energy is required and energy is released when bonds are broken

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