Introduction to the Human Organism Flashcards
is a complex and fascinating system.
The human body
What are the form the building blocks of all living things.
Atoms, molecules and compounds
are the smallest
unit of matter.
Atoms
They
consist of a nucleus
containing protons and
neutrons, surrounded by
electrons.
Atoms
form when
two or more atoms bond
together. These bonds
can be ionic, covalent, or
hydrogen.
Molecules
are formed when two or more different types of
atoms bond together.
Compounds
They have unique properties that differ
from their constituent elements.
Compounds
are the basic building blocks of all matter, including the human body
Atoms
They combine to form molecules, which are
groups of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
Atoms
are formed when two or more different types
of atoms bond together.
Compounds
Examples of atoms
Examples: carbon, hydrogen,
oxygen, nitrogen.
Examples of molecules
Examples: water (H2O), carbon
dioxide (CO2), glucose (C6H12O6).
Examples of compounds
Examples: sodium chloride (NaCl),
table sugar (C12H22O11).
Compounds are categorized into ?
organic and inorganic groups, depending on their composition and structure
Characteristics of organic ?
Contain carbon,
usually bonded
to hydrogen