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Chapter 2

Chemistry of Life

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Matter -Anything that occupies space and has mass

Atoms- basic units of matter

Element -Pure substance. Made of only 1 type of atom.
Example: A bar of iron (Fe) is made of only iron atoms

Molecules - particle of matter made of more than 1 type of atom
EXAMPLE Water (H2O) is made of hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms.

Chemical Level of Organization

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Nucleus: The center of the atom

Proton: Has a positive charge. In nucleus.

Neutron: Has a neutral (0) charge. In nucleus

Atomic number: Number of

protons in the nucleus
Atomic number tells you the name of the element

Atomic mass: Number of

protons plus neutrons
Also called the MASS number
MASS NUMBER = # of protons + # of neutrons

Structure of an Atom: The

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Multiple Choice

Anything that takes up space and has mass is called...

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atoms

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matter

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element

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molecule

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Multiple Choice

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER: Proteins are made of many Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, and Hydrogen Atoms. This is an example of an.....

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Matter

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Atoms

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Element

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Molecule

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Multiple Choice

CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER: An aluminum can is made of only aluminum atoms. This is an example of a/an

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Matter

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Atoms

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Element

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Molecule

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Multiple Choice

The center of an atom is called the________________

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Energy levels

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electrons

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nucleus

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atomic number

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Multiple Select

Pick all that apply: In the nucleus _______________ can be found

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Protons

2

electrons

3

neutrons

4

energy levels

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Multiple Select

Pick all that apply: The atomic number tells you what 2 things?

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Name of the element

2

How many protons

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How many neutrons

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energy levels

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Multiple Choice

Which element has an atomic number 17?

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Carbon

2

oxygen

3

chlorine

4

fluorine

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Multiple Choice

Antimony (Sb) has an atomic number of _____

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121.76

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51

3

118.81

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Multiple Choice

An atom has a mass number of 20 and 10 protons. How many neutrons does this element have?

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20

2

10

3

15

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Multiple Choice

An atom has a mass number of 16 and 8 neutrons. What is the name of the element?

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chlorine

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Chromium

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oxygen

4

nitrogen

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Multiple Choice

An atom as an atomic number of 12. This element also has 12 neutrons. What is its mass number? (HINT: What does atomic number tell you?)

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12

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6

3

24

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Multiple Choice

How many protons does Gold (Au) have?

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47

2

74

3

79

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17

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Fill in the Blanks

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Fill in the Blanks

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Energy levels: Orbits around the nucleus. Contains Electrons

Electron: has a negative charge

Each energy level may contain a different number of electrons

Number of electrons in outer energy level determines chemical

behavior

Energy Levels

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Model of an Atom

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Match

Match each type of charge with the subatomic particle

Negative charge

positive charge

no charge or neutral

electrons

protons

neutron

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Multiple Choice

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Which of these is the proton.
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A
2
B
3
C
4
None

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Which of these is the electron?
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A
2
B
3
C
4
D

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Molecule: Larger chemical unit of atoms

Element: Pure substance;

composed of only one element.
Sometimes can be a molecular element
The "gens": Oxygen (O2) Hydrogen (H2), Nitrogen (N2) Halogen (X2)

Compound:

2 or more different elements

Chemical formula determines atoms present in a

compound

Elements, Molecules, and

Compounds

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Categorize

Options (6)

H2

A bar of Pure Gold

Chlorine (a halogen)

Table Salt (NaCl)

Table sugar (C12H24O11)

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

Sort between an element or a compound

Element
Compound

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Isotope: Same element with a different number of neutrons

Radioactive isotope: Isotope that emits radiation

Sometimes used in nuclear medicine to evaluate the

function of body parts

Exposure to high radiation levels may cause cancer

cells to develop

Radioactive Isotopes

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Multiple Choice

The same element with two different masses is called a/an...

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isomer

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molecule

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isotope

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ion

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Types of Bonds

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Chemical bonds form to make atoms more stable

Stability occurs when outermost energy level of each

atom becomes full

Two types of chemical bonds we will examine:

  1. Ionic bonds

Between METAL and NON METALS

electrons are TRANSFERRED

Ex: Table Salt is Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

  1. Covalent bonds – Covalent means sharing

Between NON METALS

Electrons are shared

EX: Water (H2O) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Chemical Bonding

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To see what is metal or nonmetal:Find the steps.

Left of the Steps:
METALS
Right of steps
NONMETALS
The steps are
called metalloids
The only
exception is
Hydrogen (it is
non metal)

Metals vs Nonmetals

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Categorize

Options (16)

Chlorine (Cl)

oxygen

Carbon

Hydrogen

Sodium (Na)

Iron (Fe)

Nitrogen (N)

Phosphorus (P)

Sulfur (S)

Argon (Ar)

Copper (Cu)

Gold (Au)

Silver (Ag)

Aluminum (Al)

Lead (Pb)

Zinc (Zn)

Categorize each element as a metal or nonmetal

NONMETAL
METAL

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Multiple Choice

A chemical bond between a METAL and a NONMETAL is called a ___________ bond

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acidic

2

covalent

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polar

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ionic

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Multiple Choice

A chemical bond between one or more NONMETALs is called a ___________ bond

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acidic

2

covalent

3

polar

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ionic

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To figure this out split the molecule by elements. Ignore the little
numbers

Example NaCl

Na is a METAL, Cl is a NON METAL
The bond between them is IONIC

Example 2: CO2 (carbon dioxide)
C is a NONMETAL, O is a NONMETAL

The bonds in this are COVALENT

Ionic or Covalent Bonds

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Ions form when an atom gains or loses electrons in

its outer energy level to become stable

Cation = The positive part. Always the metal

Anion = The negative part. One or more nonmetals

Ionic compounds dissolve easily in water


Ionic bonds form when oppositely charged ions attract
each other


Electrolyte: Forms ions when dissolved in water


The formula of an ion always shows its charge by a “+”
or “−” after the chemical symbol

Ionic Bonds

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Ionic Bonding

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Covalent bonds

Form when atoms share their outer energy to fill up

and thus become stable

Do not ordinarily easily dissociate

in water

Hydrogen bonds

Weak forces hold molecules in folded shapes

or in groups

Do not form new molecules

Found in bonds between H and F (Fluorine), H and O (oxygen) and H and N (nitrogen)

Covalent Bonds

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Covalent Bonding

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Why are they pretty strong?

Things H-bonds explain.

Hydrogen Bonds

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How they work?
In some covalent molecules, there are partial positive and negative charges

This allows them to interact with similar molecules

Why are they pretty strong?
They form a tight network which gives it strength
In biology, A DNA molecule will have billions of these holding a double strand together

Things H-bonds explain.
The high boiling point of water compared to other similar sized molecules
How certain proteins fold

Hydrogen Bonds

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Types of Bonds

Ionic: Between METALS AND NONMETALS
: Electrons are TRANSFERRED

Covalent: Between NONMETALS

: Electrons are _SHARED

Hydrogen bond: Between H and F, H and O, H and N

: A type of covalent bond

Summary of Bonds

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Multiple Choice

The chemical bond between a non-metal and another non-metal will be a ________ bond.

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metal

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ionic

3

covalent

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polar

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Multiple Choice

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Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table? 
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Blue
2
Red
3
Green

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Multiple Choice

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?
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Blue
2
Green
3
Red

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Multiple Choice

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What type of elements form cations?

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metals

2

nonmetals

3

metalloids?

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Multiple Choice

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: MgO

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ionic

2

covalent

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Multiple Choice

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: CF4

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ionic

2

covalent

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Multiple Choice

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: SO2

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ionic

2

covalent

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Multiple Choice

Identify the following compound as ionic or covalent: Ca(OH)2

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ionic

2

covalent

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Multiple Choice

Is hydrogen considered a metal or a non-metal?
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A metal
2
Nonmetal
3
Metalloid

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Multiple Choice

What property of water is responsible for its high boiling point?

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Covalent bonding

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Ionic bonding

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Hydrogen bonding

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Metallic bonding

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Multiple Choice

Why do HF, H2O, and NH3 have higher boiling points compared to other molecules?

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They have ionic bonds.

2

They exhibit hydrogen bonding.

3

They are larger molecules.

4

They have covalent bonds.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules exhibit unusually high boiling points due to hydrogen bonding?

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CO2

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O2

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NH3

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Ne

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Common Substances in Living

Systems

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Organic Chemistry

Organic and Inorganic Chemistry

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organic molecules:
Carbon-carbon or Carbon Hydrogen bonds

Size:
Larger and more complex than inorganic

Examples
Proteins, fats, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates

Inorganic Chemistry
inorganic molecules:
Water, salts, gases, acid, and bases

Size:
Smaller and simpler than organic

Examples:
Water, Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Hydrochloric acid, vitamins.

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Categorize

Options (6)

Carbon-based molecules

Molecules tend to be large and complex

DNA, Proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids

Salts, water, gases, acids, and bases

Smaller and simpler molecules

Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Hydrochloric acid, and vitamins

Classify the following as either organic or inorganic chemistry

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
INORGANIC CHEM

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Water
Carbon Dioxide
Ammonia
Mineral Salts

Common inorganic molecules in

the human body

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Water

Water is essential to life

The most abundant compound in the body, found in

and around each body cell

Water’s slightly gluelike nature helps hold the body

together

Water is a solvent (liquid into which solutes are

dissolved), forming aqueous solutions in the body

• Universal solvent

Inorganic Chemistry

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Acids, bases, and salts

Water molecules dissociate to form equal amounts of

H+ (hydrogen ion) and OH (hydroxide ion)

Acid: Substance that shifts the H+/OH balance

in favor of H+; opposite of base

Base: Substance that shifts the H+/OH balance

against H+; also known as an alkaline; opposite
of acid

Inorganic Chemistry

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Acids, bases, and salts

pH: Mathematical expression of relative H+

concentration in an aqueous solution

• pH 7 is neutral (neither acid nor base)
• pH values above 7 are basic; pH values below 7 are

acidic

Neutralization: Acids and bases mix to form salts

Buffers: Chemical systems that absorb excess acids

or bases and thus maintain a relatively
stable pH

Inorganic Chemistry

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The pH Scale

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What is the pH of Blood?
What is the pH of Stomach Acid?
Is ocean water (pH= 8) acidic or basic?

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Multiple Choice

What is the pH of stomach acid?

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0.8

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2.8

3

7.4

4

11.9

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Multiple Choice

What is the pH of blood?

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0.8

2

2.8

3

7.4

4

11.9

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Multiple Choice

Acids and bases mix to form

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hydrogen gas
2
ammonia
3
carbon dioxide
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salt

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Multiple Choice

pH above 7 is considered

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neutral

2

acidic

3

basic

4

radioactive

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Multiple Choice

pH below 7 is considered

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neutral

2

acidic

3

basic

4

radioactive

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Multiple Choice

Ocean water has a pH of 8.0. This would be considered

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neutral

2

acidic

3

basic

4

radioactive

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Multiple Choice

pH exactly 7 is considered

1

neutral

2

acidic

3

basic

4

radioactive

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Multiple Choice

The most abundant compound in the body

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Sodium Chloride (Salt)

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Water

3

Carbon Dioxide

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Ammonia

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In humans, also known as macromolecules
The most common element in these molecules is
carbon

1. Carbohydrates also known as

sugars

2. Lipids also known as fats
3. Proteins
4. Nucleic acids

Organic Compound

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Carbohydrates: Complex carbohydrates and sugars

Contain carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O)

Function of carbohydrates is to store energy

for later use

Carohydrates

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Carbohydrates

Another word for Carbs is SUGARS

Two Types

1. Simple Carbs-Two Types

a. Monosaccharides
b. Disaccharides

2. Complex Carbs

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Simple Sugars : Monosaccharides

Mono = ONE

Saccharide = SUGAR

Simple Structure:
Consists of
A 5-6 carbon ring

Hydrogens or alcohol groups
coming off the ring

Made up of six-carbon

subunits called
monosaccharides or single
sugars (e.g., glucose)

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Examples of Monosaccharides

1.

Glucose:
a.

The preferred source of energy for the
body.

b.

The main component in ATP
PRODUCTION

c.CELLULAR ENERGY CURRENCY_= ATP

2.

Fructose:
a.

A Natural Sugar Found in FRUIT

b.

Enters paths that will eventually lead to
ATP production

3.

Galactose:
a.

Gets converted into glucose with the
body

4.

Ribose and Deoxyribose
a.

The R in RNA and the D in
DNA

b.One of the three major components of
nucleic acids

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Simple Sugars Disacharrides

Di = TWO

Sucrose = Sugars

Lactose: Sugar found in Milk

Maltose: A sugar found in malts

Disaccharide: Double sugar

made up of two
monosaccharide units (e.g.,
sucrose, lactose)

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Complex Sugars =Polysaccharides

3 or more sugars linked

Found in beans and whole grains

Cellulose
Found in plants and vegetables

Amylose: rices and wheats

Amylopectin: Starch found in
potatoes and corn

All of these starches break down into
smaller molecules into the body

Polysaccharide: Complex carbohydrate
made up of many monosaccharide units
(e.g., glycogen made up of many glucose
units)

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Function of Carbs

Structurally:

Basis for some hormones

MAIN FUNCTION: Breakdown into glucose

Glucose creates ATP

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is cellular energy currency

“Good vs Bad” Carbs

Food that are least processed and refined, like eating an orange instead of an orange cake

Natural Carb sources, like fruits are better than processed sugars and carbs.

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Cellular
Respiration:
How we get our
energy

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Carbohydrates

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Multiple Select

What are the two types of carbohydrates?

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Complex sugars

2

Polyunsaturated sugars

3

Monounsaturated sugars

4

Simple sugars

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Multiple Select

What are the two types of simple sugars?

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Cellulose

2

Amylopectin

3

Monosaccharide

4

Disaccharide

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Multiple Choice

Which is a monosaccharide?

1

lactose

2

sucrose

3

fructose

4

cellulose

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Multiple Choice

The R in RNA is a sugar called

1
fructose
2
glucose
3
ribose
4
deoxyribose

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Multiple Choice

The D in DNA is a sugar called

1
fructose
2
glucose
3
ribose
4
deoxyribose

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Multiple Choice

The D in DNA is a sugar called

1
fructose
2
glucose
3
ribose
4
deoxyribose

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Multiple Choice

The D in DNA is a sugar called

1
fructose
2
glucose
3
ribose
4
deoxyribose

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Multiple Choice

The monosaccharide found in fruit is called

1
glucose
2
sucrose
3
lactose
4
fructose

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Multiple Choice

Another name for table sugar is

1
glucose
2
lactose
3
sucrose
4
fructose

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Multiple Choice

The disaccharide found in milk is called

1
glucose
2
lactose
3
sucrose
4
fructose

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Multiple Choice

The complex sugar found in plant cell walls is called

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glucose
2
cellulose
3
starch
4
sucrose

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Lipids: Fats and oils

Triglycerides

• Made up of one glycerol unit and three fatty acids
• Store energy for later use

Phospholipids

• Similar to triglyceride structure, except with only two

fatty acids, and with a phosphorus-containing group
attached to glycerol

• The head attracts water (hydrophilic) and the double tail

does not (hydrophobic), thus forming stable double
layers (bilayers) in water

• Form membranes of cells

Organic Chemistry

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Triglyceride

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Phospholipids

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Lipids: Fats and oils

Cholesterol

• Molecules have a steroid structure made up of multiple

rings

• Cholesterol stabilizes the phospholipid tails in cellular

membranes

• Cholesterol is converted into steroid hormones by the

body

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Cholesterol

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Multiple Choice

Lipids that are a liquid at room temp are called

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waxes
2
fats
3
butters
4
oils

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Multiple Choice

Triglycerides are made of

1
three fatty acids and one glycerol molecule
2
three fatty acids and two glycerol molecules
3
four fatty acids and one glycerol molecule
4
two fatty acids and one glycerol molecule

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Multiple Choice

The structure of a phospholipid contains

1
A single hydrophobic tail and a hydrophilic tail.
2
A hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.
3
Two hydrophilic heads and one hydrophobic tail.
4
A hydrophobic head and two hydrophilic tails.

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Match

Match the following function with the type of lipid

Converted into hormones like steroid

Used for energy storage

Forms the cell membrane

cholesterol

triglycerides

phospholipids

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Proteins

Very large molecules made up of amino acids held

together in long, folded chains by peptide bonds

Structural proteins

• Form various structures of the body
• Collagen: Fibrous protein that holds many tissues

together

• Keratin: Forms tough, waterproof fibers in the outer

layer of the skin

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Protein

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Proteins

Functional proteins

• Participate in chemical processes of the body
• Examples: Hormones, cell membrane channels

and receptors, enzymes

• Enzymes

Catalysts: Help chemical reactions occur

Lock-and-key model: Each enzyme fits a particular

molecule like a key fits into a lock

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Enzyme Action

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Fibrous proteins that holds many tissues together

1
Collagen
2
Elastin
3
Keratin
4
Actin

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Structural protein that forms the tough, waterproof outer layer of the skin

1
keratin
2
collagen
3
elastin
4
hyaluronic acid

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Enzymes are ________ that act as ________.

1

proteins, catalysts

2

amino acids, proteins

3

proteins, amino acids

4

catalysts, carbohydrates

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Multiple Choice

The ____________________ mechanism describes how each substrate must fit into the enzyme.

1

lock and key

2

hammer and nail

3

jigsaw puzzle

4

seesaw

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Nucleic acids

Made up of nucleotide units

• Sugar (ribose or deoxyribose)
• Phosphate
• Nitrogen base (adenine, thymine or uracil, guanine, cytosine)

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

• Used as the cell’s “master code” for assembling proteins
• Uses deoxyribose as the sugar and uses A, T (not U), C, and

G as bases

• Forms a double helix shape

Organic Chemistry

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Multiple Choice

What are the three main parts of a nucleic acid?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
2
Amino acids, fatty acids, glycerol
3
Phosphate group, sugar, nitrogenous base
4
Enzymes, coenzymes, substrates

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Multiple Choice

What are the 4 bases for a DNA?

1
Guanine, Thymine, Cytosine, Adenine
2
Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Uracil
3
Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine
4
Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine

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Deoxyribonucleic Acid

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Nucleic acids

Ribonucleic acid (RNA)

• Used as a temporary “working copy” of a gene (portion of the

DNA code)

• Uses ribose as the sugar and uses A, U (not T), C, and G as

bases

By directing the formation of structural and functional

proteins, nucleic acids ultimately direct overall body
structure and function

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP): A modified nucleotide used

to transfer energy from nutrients to cellular processes, thus
acting as an energy-transfer “battery”

Organic Chemistry

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Categorize

Options (8)

single stranded

Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and uracil

Ribose

Intermediate in protein synthesis

Contains the blueprint for protein synthesis

Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine

Double stranded helix

depxyribose

What are the differences between DNA and RNA?

RNA
DNA

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Adenosine Triphosphate

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