Molecular Bonding Flashcards

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1
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Condensation reaction

A

When two molecule join and water is removed

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Hydrogen bond

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Weak interaction that occurs wherever molecule have a slightly negative charge bonded with a slightly positive charge

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Hydraulisis reaction

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When a molecule is split with the addition of water

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Monomer

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A small molecule that binds to identical molecules

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Polymer

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Large molecule made up of monomers

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6
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What are the most important bonds in organic molecules

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C-C

C-H

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7
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Types of molecules in carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids

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Carbohydrates- C,H,O
Proteins- C,H,O,N and S
Nucleic acids- C,H,O,N and P

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Monomers and polymers of carbs

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Monosaccharides to polysaccharides

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Monomers and polymers of proteins

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Amino acids to polypeptides/proteins

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10
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Monomers and polymers of nucleic acids

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Nucleotides to RNA/DNA

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Why is water polar?

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Because the oxygen atoms nucleus is more positive than the hydrogen nucleus giving it a higher affinity for electrons and a negative charge leaving hydrogen with a positive charge.

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