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Module 2: Chemistry Flashcards

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Define Chemistry

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Study of smallest form of matter, Atoms & Molecules

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Matter

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anything that has mass and takes up space; everything with physical appearance

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Define Atoms

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smallest units of matter w/ unique properties

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How many naturally-occurring varieties of atoms?

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Approx.. 90 different atoms which we call elements

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What are the most common elements in the human body? (C-CHINS-POP)

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Carbon -

Calcium, Hydrogen, Iron, Nitrogen, Sodium -Phosphorus, Oxygen, Potassium

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Name the subatomic particles of an atom

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Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

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Protons (location; charge; atomic mass)

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Found in the nucleus; Positive charge; Atomic mass of 1

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Neutrons (location; charge; atomic mass)

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Found in nucleus; No charge; atomic mass of 1

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Electrons (location; charge; atomic mass)

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Found orbiting nucleus; Negative charge; No significant mass

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Number of Protons in the nucleus of a atom is refer to as..

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Atomic Number

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Formula for calculating Atomic Mass

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Protons + Neutrons = Atomic Mass

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Element is Boron: If the atomic mass is 11, and the # of protons is 5, how many neutrons are there?

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6 (A.M - Protons = Neutrons)

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Describe Energy Levels: how many levels & how many electrons allowed in each

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There are up to 7 levels; 1st level allows for 2 electrons; and levels 2-7 allows for 8 electrons; the electrons on outermost energy level are valence electrons

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Why do electrons of an atom orbit the nucleus?

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with a negative charge, they orbit the nucleus due to their attraction to positively charged protons

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Valence Electrons

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found on outermost energy level of an atom; where atoms interact with each other sharing electrons

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When is an Atom considered neutral?

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No electrical charge; when an atom has an equal # of protons and elections

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If the atomic number is 7, and the atom is neutral what is the number of protons and electrons in this atom?

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7 ; neutral atoms have equal #s of P & E

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When is an Atom considered to be stable?

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when an atom has a full outermost energy level; they will choose to be stable over neutral and will take valence electrons from other atoms to do so.

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Anion

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When an atom gains a electron to become stable, it becomes negatively charged

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Cation

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when losing negative electrons to become stable, it becomes positively charged

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Molecule

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any combination of two or more atoms bonded

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Ionic Bond: Description & strength of bond

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Electrons have been transferred from two atoms, making them stable, as a result one becomes (-) and the other becomes (+) causing them to have an attraction to each other; This force is moderately weak

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Covalent Bond

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force that keeps atoms closes enough to allow them to continue to share electrons; strongest bond

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Hydrogen Bond

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very weak; due to unequal sharing force between partially (+) and partially (-) atoms

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Solute

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any substance that is placed into a liquid to be mixed; can be gases, liquids, solids

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Solvent

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liquid in which the solute is being placed

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Solution

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mixed combination of solute and solvent; need to be translucent & no evidence of settling

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Example of Solution

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Salt water, an electrolyte which separates into sodium and chloride ions

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Electrolyte: Define and Describe Fxn

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molecule that breaks up into individual ions when placed in water; helps generate electrical signals

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5 most common electrolytes (S.P.Ca.M,.Ch)

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Sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride

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Two type of electrolytes

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Acids & Bases

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Acids: Define and describe rxn with water

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electrolytes that release H ions when placed in water aka “Hydrogen Donors”; Increases amount of free H ions in fluid Ex/ Hydrochloric acid

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Base: Define and describe Rxn with water

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electrolytes that accept H ions when placed in water; decreases amount of H ions in fluid

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pH Scale:

  1. describe
  2. what is it measuring?
  3. What does an increase of H ions mean for the PH level?
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  1. levels of acidity or alkalinity (basic) 0-14,
    - 0-7 acidic; 7-14 Basic; w/ 7 being considered neutral
  2. measuring amount of free H ions present;
  3. the more H ions present the lower the pH is
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Organic Molecules

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significant # of carbon atoms within molecules

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How do Inorganic Molecules differ from Organic molecules?

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have no carbon

37
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5 key organic molcules

P.C.L.N.A

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proteins, carbs, lipids, nucleic acids, ATP

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Carbohydrates

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known as Sugar & starches;

primarily used for energy

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Basic structure of Carbohydrates

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6 carbons, 12 hydrogens, 6 oxygens

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3 types (category) of Carbohydrates

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Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides

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Monosaccharides: Structure and name 3 most common

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single ring, simplest form; Glucose, Galactose, Fructose

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Glucose

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Monosaccharide; used most commonly for energy aka blood sugar.

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Galactose

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Monosaccharide; differs from glucose just by location of one OH group. not as easily used in our bodies but can be easily converted to Glucose

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Fructose

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Monosaccharide;
sugar found in fruit and honey,
converted to glucose

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Disaccharides: composition, fxn & three common types

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two monosaccharides bonded; used for energy; Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose

46
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Sucrose

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Disaccharide; cane sugar

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Lactose

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Disaccharide; milk sugar

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Maltose

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Disaccharide; present in grains

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Polysaccharides: composition & three common types (C.S.G)

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long chains of monosaccharides; Cellulose, Starches, Glycogen

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Cellulose

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Polysaccharide; sugars used by plants for structure/support.
we do not have enzymes to digest so we consume as dietary fiber

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Starches

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Polysaccharide; used by plants to storage sugar

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Glycogen: classification, structure, fxn, location

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  1. Polysaccharide;
  2. long chains of glucose molecules
  3. used by animals to store excess glucose for energy
  4. found in liver and muscles
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Lipids: Form (elements), Structure, characteristic

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contain more C & H than O;
occur in linear chains or 4 rings;
hydrophobic

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4 Types of Lipids

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Fatty Acids, Triglycerides; Phospholipids, Steroids

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Fatty Acids: Classification, Structure, fxn

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Lipid;
linear chains (COOH);
used for energy or to assemble more complex lipids

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Saturated Fatty Acids

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every available bond along carbon chain is with a hydrogen atom

57
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Unsaturated Fatty Acids

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if at least two of the carbon atoms have potential to bond to more hydrogen atoms but do not; instead they are forming double bonds with each other

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Triglycerides: Composition & Fxn

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Composed of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule;
stores fatty acids
provide protection from temp. fluctuations and trauma.

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Phospholipids: Structure & Fxn

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two fatty acids attached to a phosphate molecule; creates a hydrophobic end (fatty acid “tail”) and a hydrophilic end (phosphate “head”) - aka amphiphilic; constructs membranes in and around cells

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Steroids: Classification, Structure & Example

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Lipid; four rings of carbon, bonded;

Ex/ cholesterol

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Cholesterol

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Steroid; stabilizes the plasma membrane

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Proteins: Describe & list key elements

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large molecules containing at lease 50 amino acids; consists of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

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Amino Acids

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smallest protein-related molecule; used for communication

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How many amino acids are needed to make all the proteins in our bodies? And how many of those are considered essential?

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20 ; 9 are considered essential meaning we need to obtain them in our diet. the rest can be produced in our bodies

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How are Amino Acids bonded?

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by a peptide; aka peptide bond

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Peptide

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of amino acids bonded together; used as hormones or can be bonded with more Amino Acids to make them proteins.

67
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name 4 examples of Amino Acids from our PPT slides

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Methionine; Cysteine; Tyrosine; Arginine

68
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Keratin

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Protein; provides toughness to skin cells

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Collagen

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provides toughness and flexibility throughout body; most abundant protein

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Protein Receptors

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found on surface of cells; receives specific molecules and trigger cell to respond

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Membrane Transport

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Protein; Such as channels, gates, and pumps that control how molecules enter & exit cells

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Catalysis

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help speed up reactions

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Enzymes

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Proteins; they speed up reactions (catalysis)

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Antibodies

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Protein; helps with protection by circulating in the blood & attaching to foreign materials

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Actin & Myosin

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Protein; play a role in generation of movement within muscles.

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Main roles of proteins (S.P.C.T.R.R.C)

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Structure
protection
communication
transportation
rate of rxns
recognition
cell adhesion
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Nucleic Acids

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) & RNA (ribonucleic acid)

78
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DNA

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long chain molecule
contains information along its length
Needed for amino acids to make proteins

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RNA

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help interpret info from DNA molecule

80
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What is the primary molecule used by the body to store energy released by the breakdown of carbohydrates

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Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

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