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Anything that occupies space and has mass; constant?

Matter (weight is not same; it changes)

3 states of matter?

-Solid- defined shape and volume


-Liquid- undefined shape, defined volume


-Gas- undefined volume and shame

Matter is made of?

Atoms

Atoms consist of what 3 things?

-Proton= +


-Neutrons= neutral


-Electrons = -


(these are subatomic particles making up an atom)

Atomic number = ?

# of protons

What makes up mass of an atom?

Protons + neutrons (electrons are negligible aka practically nothing)

Atomic mass?

Protons + neutrons (protons and neutrons each weigh 1 AMU)

Atoms are usually electrically ________.

Neutral

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means?

Element (any substance made up of only 1 kind of atom)

The smallest unit of matter that still retains its original properties?

Atom

Elements are listed in order of increasing ________ in the periodic table.

Atomic number

4 major elements accounting for 96% of the body's mass?

H, O, N, C

What are the atomic numbers for each of these: H, C, P, N, O?

-H= 1


-C= 6


-P= 15


-N= 7


-O= 8

5 monatomic ions?

Na, Mg, K, Ca, Cl

Simplest form of matter to have unique chemical properties?

Element

Atoms that differ ONLY in the number of NEUTRONS (aka mass)?

Isotopes

Weighted average mass of all known isotopes of an element?

Atomic Weight

Isotopes chemically behave the same way, but physically unstable isotopes, _________, DECAY over time.

Radioisotopes

Amount of time it takes for half of the radioactive isotope to decay?

Physical half-life

How long it takes to get rid of radioactive isotope (out of body)?

Biological half-life

Radioactive isotopes emit high energy radiation as their nuclei decay. Low penetrance= _____ particles. High penetrance= _____ particles. All radioactive isotopes can produce dangerous _____ and _____.

-Low= Alpha & Beta


-High= Gama


-Ions


-Free radicals

Destroy biomolecules and knock off electrons in the body?

Free Radicals

3 types of mixtures?

-Suspensions


-Colloids


-Solutions

Consists of different atoms that can be combined and retain their chemical properties and can be physically separated?

Mixtures

A mixture that generally consists of a liquid mixed with a solid; the solid particles are usually visible; cloudy/opaque; if left alone, the particles tend to settle out of the mixture?

Suspension (blood)

Consist of two distinct components; the solid particles are quite small and are not visible with the naked eye; remain dispersed and do not settle out?

Colloid (human milk)

Consist of a solid, liquid, or gas mixed with a liquid; particles extremely small and not visible; do not settle out; one component dissolves in the other component?

Solutions

Substance that dissolves?

Solute

Substance in which the solute dissolves?

Solvent

Most important solvent in the body?

WATER

Different atoms combined have new chemical properties and the resulting molecules can only be separated chemically?

Chemical Bonds

3 types of chemical bonds?

-Ionic


-Covalent


-Hydrogen


(and Van der Waals forces)

Two ways to combine matter?

1. Mixtures


2. Chemical bonds

2 or more atoms of different elements that are chemically bonded?

Compound

Very large molecules composed of many atoms, such as those that make up our hair and nails?

Macromolecules

Chemical bonds are formed when the electrons located in the _______ electron shells of atoms interact. Electrons in this shell are called ______.

-Outermost


-Valence electrons

Determine how an atom interacts with other atoms and whether it will form bonds with a specific atom?

Valence Electrons

An atom is most stable when it has eight electrons in its valence shell?

Octet Rule (rule of 8)

Atoms that are nonreactive, are _______. Atoms that do not meet the octet rule are said to be ______, that is, they are unstable and will react with other atoms to fill their valence shells.

-Inert (NOT CHEMICALLY REACTIVE)


-Reactive

When electrons are transferred between a metal atom and a nonmetal atom?

Ionic Bond

Charged particles; can be elements or molecules; unequal number of protons and electrons?

Ions

Positively charged particles?

Cations (protons dominate)

Negatively charged particles?

Anions

Metals will only bond with non-metals via _______.

Ionic Bond (NaCl)

Atoms with <4 valence electrons will give them up?

Cations

Atoms with >3 and <8 valence electrons gain more?

Anions

Substances that IONIZE in water (can conduct electricity)?

Electrolytes

Electrolytes: anions and cations are _________.

Separable

5 types of bonds?

-Ionic


-Non-polar covalent


-Polar covalent


-Hydrogen


-Van de Waal's forces

Transfer of electrons between atoms?

Ionic Bond

Equal sharing of electrons?

Non-polar Covalent Bond (H2)

Unequal sharing of electrons?

Polar Covalent Bond (H2O)

Attraction between polar molecules?

Hydrogen Bond

Brief attractions between temporarily polar molecules?

Van de Waal's Forces

Ionic bond: starts with transfer of electrons from one atom to another, then ________ attract.

Opposites

Involves two or more nonmetals SHARING electrons, which makes this the strongest type of chemical bond?

Covalent Bond

The more electronegative an element is, the more strongly it attracts ________. Elements with high electronegativity are greedy for electrons.

Electrons

Two nonmetals in a molecule have identical or nearly identical electronegativities, so they both tug on the electrons with the same force and the electrons are shared equally?

Nonpolar covalent bond

Non-polar molecules occur in 3 situations: 1. atoms sharing the electron are the _______ element. 2. The arrangement of the atoms makes one atom unable to pull more strongly than another atom. 3. The bond is between ______ and _____.

-Same


-Carbon and hydrogen

Electronegativity of metals is so low that they usually ______ electrons; therefore, metals can not participate in ________ bonds.

-Lose


-Covalent

Non-polar covalent bonds: which bonds are strongest?

Double and Triple Covalent bonds = VERY strong

What type of bond is the strongest chemical bond?

Non-Polar Covalent Bonds

Both Non-polar Covalent and Polar Covalent bonds consist of sharing of electrons in order to satisfy the octet rule, but with POLAR COVALENT, one atom has a greater affinity for the electrons, creating a slight _______ difference (poles).

Charge (Polar covalent bonds also known as dipole= molecules with partially positive and negative ends)

5 properties that hydrogen bonds give water?

1. Solvency


2. Cohesion


3. Adhesion


4. Chemical reactivity


5. Thermal stability

What is an example of weak attractions between polar molecules?

Water (H2O= polar)

__________ bond can form between a partially positive hydrogen atom and any partially negative nonmetal. ________ covalent molecules cannot form hydrogen bonds because they lack positive and negative poles.

-Hydrogen


-Non-polar


(Hydrogen bonds= extremely important biological role shaping our proteins and genetic material)

Web of molecular connections that forms visible film on top of water; what causes rain to fall in drops, water to form puddles, and a blood sample to form a droplet?

Surface Tension

What is responsible for the key property of water, surface tension?

Hydrogen Bonding

Brief attractions between non-polar molecules due to temporary polarization (electron cloud disturbance)?

Van der Waal's Forces (stabilizes DNA in the body)

Example of suspensions and colloids?

-Suspension= blood (you can see the solids)


-Colloid= proteins in milk (if it sits out, it will separate, otherwise no)

Cations ______ electrons while anions _______ electrons.

-Cations= lose


-Anions= gain

Flow of charged particles?

Electricity

Look at diagrams of valence shells **

**

Hydrogen ______ form bonds with other other hydrogen.

CANNOT

Sticking to other things?

Adhesion

Sticking to itself?

Cohesion

In this, chemical bonds are broken, formed, or rearranged or electrons are transferred between atoms?

Chemical Reaction

4 types of chemical reactions?

1. Decomposition


2. Exchange


3. Synthesis


4. Reversible

3 different types of energy?

1. Chemical energy


2. Electrical energy


3. Mechanical energy

________ reaction: PRODUCTS have higher energy than reactants.

Endergonic Reactions

________ reaction: REACTANTS have higher energy than the products.

Exergonic Reactions

For chemical reactions to occur, what 2 things must happen?

1. Reactants must come into physical contact with one another


2. Reactants must overcome the repulsive force of their electrons

4 factors that influence reaction rates?

1. Concentration


2. Temperature


3. Reactant properties


4. Catalyst

How does concentration influence reaction rates?

-Low concentration= Few collisions


-High concentration= More collisions


*because more of the reactant*

How does temperature influence reaction rates?

When temperature increases, thermal energy is transferred to the molecules and the molecules gain kinetic energy. Hence the molecules move faster (this only works to a certain point in biological reactions)

How do reactant properties influence reaction rates?

Size and Phase of the reactants influence reaction rates. Smaller particles move faster and have more energy. Also, gaseous phase particles have higher kinetic energy than in liquid or solid.

How do catalysts influence reaction rates?

They increase the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy but NOT consumed or altered in the reaction. They are released and go off to another reaction

Matter and energy are 2 of the most basic concepts of the sciences, and the two are inseparable. What are the 2 types of energy?

-Potential


-Kinetic

Energy that is stored, ready to be released and used to do work?

Potential Energy (ball sitting atop a hill)

Energy in motion, which means some sort of work is being done?

Kinetic Energy (ball rolling down hill)

Biological catalysts are called?

Enzymes

Lower activation energy required to make or break covalent bonds?

Biological Catalysts

Enzymes are highly __________; unique, active site regions bind specific molecules (substrates). They are also __________; enzyme structure reverts to original form after catalyzing reactions.

-Highly specific


-Reusable

Important inorganic compounds in the human body are?

-Water


-Acids


-Bases


-Salts

Compounds that do not contain carbon bonded to hydrogen?

Inorganic Compounds (water, acid, bases, salts)

Water has a ______ heat capacity. It absorbs and releases a lot of heat before changing its own temperature.

High

Water has a _______ heat vaporization. Lots of heat is required to break ___-bonds.

-High


-H


(carries heat with it when it changes from a liquid to gas)

Water is highly reactive. It participates in ________ and _________ reactions.

Dehydration & Hydration

Water is adhesive and cohesive. It is a _______ for organs, keeps dissolved chemicals "_________".

-Lubricant


-Together

Water is a ________ solvent. It facilitates dissociation of polar molecules.

Polar

Water is a universal _________.

Solvent

__________ and _________ compounds are hydrophilic (water loving). _________ compounds are hydrophobic (water hating).

-Ionic and Polar= water loving


-Nonpolar= water hating

Water loving?

Hydrophilic

Water hating?

Hydrophobic

Keeps ions dissociated and allows movement and interaction with other ions?

Hydration Spheres

All acids are _____________. They ionize and ________ in water. They are proton ________.

-Electrolytes


-Dissociate


-Donors

Acids release ________ ions into solution. Concentration of this in solution determines __________.

-Hydrogen (H+)


-Acidity

All bases are ___________. They ionize and _______ in water. They are proton ___________.

-Electrolytes


-Dissociate


-Acceptors

Bases release __________ ions into solution. Concentration of this in a solution determines __________.

-Hydroxyl [OH-]


-Alkalinity

Measures the negative logarithm (base 10) of hydrogen ion concentration in solution?

pH

Higher [H+] = ______ pH.

Lower (more acidic)

Lower [H+] = _________ pH.

Higher (more alkaline/basic)

Molecules that prevent rapid shifts in pH?

Buffers

Weak acids and bases that maintain equilibrium: release H+ into solution when pH ________. Alternatively, bind H+ out of solution when pH ________.

-Rises= release into


-Falls= bind out


(normal blood pH levels 7.35-7.45)

The rate of a chemical reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of reacting substances?

Law of Mass Action

pH falling and rising is a ________ chemical reaction.

Reversible