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116 Cards in this Set
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Anything that occupies space and has mass; constant? |
Matter (weight is not same; it changes) |
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3 states of matter? |
-Solid- defined shape and volume -Liquid- undefined shape, defined volume -Gas- undefined volume and shame |
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Matter is made of? |
Atoms |
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Atoms consist of what 3 things? |
-Proton= + -Neutrons= neutral -Electrons = - (these are subatomic particles making up an atom) |
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Atomic number = ? |
# of protons |
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What makes up mass of an atom? |
Protons + neutrons (electrons are negligible aka practically nothing) |
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Atomic mass? |
Protons + neutrons (protons and neutrons each weigh 1 AMU) |
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Atoms are usually electrically ________. |
Neutral |
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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means? |
Element (any substance made up of only 1 kind of atom) |
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The smallest unit of matter that still retains its original properties? |
Atom |
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Elements are listed in order of increasing ________ in the periodic table. |
Atomic number |
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4 major elements accounting for 96% of the body's mass? |
H, O, N, C |
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What are the atomic numbers for each of these: H, C, P, N, O? |
-H= 1 -C= 6 -P= 15 -N= 7 -O= 8 |
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5 monatomic ions? |
Na, Mg, K, Ca, Cl |
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Simplest form of matter to have unique chemical properties? |
Element |
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Atoms that differ ONLY in the number of NEUTRONS (aka mass)? |
Isotopes |
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Weighted average mass of all known isotopes of an element? |
Atomic Weight |
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Isotopes chemically behave the same way, but physically unstable isotopes, _________, DECAY over time. |
Radioisotopes |
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Amount of time it takes for half of the radioactive isotope to decay? |
Physical half-life |
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How long it takes to get rid of radioactive isotope (out of body)? |
Biological half-life |
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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 |
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Destroy biomolecules and knock off electrons in the body? |
Free Radicals |
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3 types of mixtures? |
-Suspensions -Colloids -Solutions |
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Consists of different atoms that can be combined and retain their chemical properties and can be physically separated? |
Mixtures |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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Substance that dissolves? |
Solute |
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Substance in which the solute dissolves? |
Solvent |
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Most important solvent in the body? |
WATER |
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Different atoms combined have new chemical properties and the resulting molecules can only be separated chemically? |
Chemical Bonds |
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3 types of chemical bonds? |
-Ionic -Covalent -Hydrogen (and Van der Waals forces) |
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Two ways to combine matter? |
1. Mixtures 2. Chemical bonds |
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2 or more atoms of different elements that are chemically bonded? |
Compound |
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Very large molecules composed of many atoms, such as those that make up our hair and nails? |
Macromolecules |
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Chemical bonds are formed when the electrons located in the _______ electron shells of atoms interact. Electrons in this shell are called ______. |
-Outermost -Valence electrons |
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Determine how an atom interacts with other atoms and whether it will form bonds with a specific atom? |
Valence Electrons |
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An atom is most stable when it has eight electrons in its valence shell? |
Octet Rule (rule of 8) |
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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 |
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When electrons are transferred between a metal atom and a nonmetal atom? |
Ionic Bond |
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Charged particles; can be elements or molecules; unequal number of protons and electrons? |
Ions |
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Positively charged particles? |
Cations (protons dominate) |
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Negatively charged particles? |
Anions |
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Metals will only bond with non-metals via _______. |
Ionic Bond (NaCl) |
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Atoms with <4 valence electrons will give them up? |
Cations |
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Atoms with >3 and <8 valence electrons gain more? |
Anions |
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Substances that IONIZE in water (can conduct electricity)? |
Electrolytes |
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Electrolytes: anions and cations are _________. |
Separable |
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5 types of bonds? |
-Ionic -Non-polar covalent -Polar covalent -Hydrogen -Van de Waal's forces |
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Transfer of electrons between atoms? |
Ionic Bond |
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Equal sharing of electrons? |
Non-polar Covalent Bond (H2) |
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Unequal sharing of electrons? |
Polar Covalent Bond (H2O) |
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Attraction between polar molecules? |
Hydrogen Bond |
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Brief attractions between temporarily polar molecules? |
Van de Waal's Forces |
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Ionic bond: starts with transfer of electrons from one atom to another, then ________ attract. |
Opposites |
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Involves two or more nonmetals SHARING electrons, which makes this the strongest type of chemical bond? |
Covalent Bond |
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The more electronegative an element is, the more strongly it attracts ________. Elements with high electronegativity are greedy for electrons. |
Electrons |
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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 |
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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 |
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Electronegativity of metals is so low that they usually ______ electrons; therefore, metals can not participate in ________ bonds. |
-Lose -Covalent |
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Non-polar covalent bonds: which bonds are strongest? |
Double and Triple Covalent bonds = VERY strong |
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What type of bond is the strongest chemical bond? |
Non-Polar Covalent Bonds |
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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) |
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5 properties that hydrogen bonds give water? |
1. Solvency 2. Cohesion 3. Adhesion 4. Chemical reactivity 5. Thermal stability |
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What is an example of weak attractions between polar molecules? |
Water (H2O= polar) |
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__________ 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) |
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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 |
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What is responsible for the key property of water, surface tension? |
Hydrogen Bonding |
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Brief attractions between non-polar molecules due to temporary polarization (electron cloud disturbance)? |
Van der Waal's Forces (stabilizes DNA in the body) |
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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) |
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Cations ______ electrons while anions _______ electrons. |
-Cations= lose -Anions= gain |
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Flow of charged particles? |
Electricity |
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Look at diagrams of valence shells ** |
** |
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Hydrogen ______ form bonds with other other hydrogen. |
CANNOT |
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Sticking to other things? |
Adhesion |
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Sticking to itself? |
Cohesion |
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In this, chemical bonds are broken, formed, or rearranged or electrons are transferred between atoms? |
Chemical Reaction |
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4 types of chemical reactions? |
1. Decomposition 2. Exchange 3. Synthesis 4. Reversible |
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3 different types of energy? |
1. Chemical energy 2. Electrical energy 3. Mechanical energy |
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________ reaction: PRODUCTS have higher energy than reactants. |
Endergonic Reactions |
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________ reaction: REACTANTS have higher energy than the products. |
Exergonic Reactions |
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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 |
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4 factors that influence reaction rates? |
1. Concentration 2. Temperature 3. Reactant properties 4. Catalyst |
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How does concentration influence reaction rates? |
-Low concentration= Few collisions -High concentration= More collisions *because more of the reactant* |
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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) |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Energy that is stored, ready to be released and used to do work? |
Potential Energy (ball sitting atop a hill) |
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Energy in motion, which means some sort of work is being done? |
Kinetic Energy (ball rolling down hill) |
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Biological catalysts are called? |
Enzymes |
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Lower activation energy required to make or break covalent bonds? |
Biological Catalysts |
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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 |
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Important inorganic compounds in the human body are? |
-Water -Acids -Bases -Salts |
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Compounds that do not contain carbon bonded to hydrogen? |
Inorganic Compounds (water, acid, bases, salts) |
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Water has a ______ heat capacity. It absorbs and releases a lot of heat before changing its own temperature. |
High |
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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) |
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Water is highly reactive. It participates in ________ and _________ reactions. |
Dehydration & Hydration |
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Water is adhesive and cohesive. It is a _______ for organs, keeps dissolved chemicals "_________". |
-Lubricant -Together |
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Water is a ________ solvent. It facilitates dissociation of polar molecules. |
Polar |
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Water is a universal _________. |
Solvent |
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__________ and _________ compounds are hydrophilic (water loving). _________ compounds are hydrophobic (water hating). |
-Ionic and Polar= water loving -Nonpolar= water hating |
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Water loving? |
Hydrophilic |
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Water hating? |
Hydrophobic |
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Keeps ions dissociated and allows movement and interaction with other ions? |
Hydration Spheres |
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All acids are _____________. They ionize and ________ in water. They are proton ________. |
-Electrolytes -Dissociate -Donors |
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Acids release ________ ions into solution. Concentration of this in solution determines __________. |
-Hydrogen (H+) -Acidity |
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All bases are ___________. They ionize and _______ in water. They are proton ___________. |
-Electrolytes -Dissociate -Acceptors |
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Bases release __________ ions into solution. Concentration of this in a solution determines __________. |
-Hydroxyl [OH-] -Alkalinity |
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Measures the negative logarithm (base 10) of hydrogen ion concentration in solution? |
pH |
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Higher [H+] = ______ pH. |
Lower (more acidic) |
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Lower [H+] = _________ pH. |
Higher (more alkaline/basic) |
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Molecules that prevent rapid shifts in pH? |
Buffers |
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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) |
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The rate of a chemical reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of reacting substances? |
Law of Mass Action |
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pH falling and rising is a ________ chemical reaction. |
Reversible |