Chapter 2 - Chemistry of Life

Name the 3 subatomic particles.

• proton, neutron, isotope
• proton, neutron, electron
• protein, carbohydrate, lipid, nucleic acid
• ion, isotope, isomer

What is the term for molecules that have the same composition but different structures/properties?

• ion
• isotope
• isomer
• ionic bond

If an atom has an atomic # of 20 and a mass # of 40, how many neutrons does it have?

• 10
• 20
• 30
• 40

Name the monomer that contains a phosphate group, a 5-carbon sugar, and a nitrogenous base

• monosaccharide
• triglyceride
• amino acid
• nucleotide

What is cohesion?

• attraction of one substance to itself
• attraction of one substance to another substance
• attraction of water at the surface
• high specific heat

What element is important for living things because of it's 4 valence electrons and ability to bond with other elements?

• carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

This is the bond formed due to sharing of electrons. 

• ionic
• covalent
• hydrogen
• cohesion

The electrons in the outer energy level are called what?

• Valence electrons

• ions

• charged electrons

• Isotopes

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What types of electrons are available for bonding?

• all electrons
• unpaired valence electrons
• those on the inner energy
• Those that have been transferred and paired

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What is the pH range for acids?

• 1-6
• 7
• 8-14
• 1-14