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Lecture - Chapter 2
Chapter 2
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
09/02/2010

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Matter
Definition
anything that takes up space and has volume; substance
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Atom
Definition
the basic unit of the element
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Element
Definition
atoms are made of these
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Carbon
Definition
Name the element, C
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Hydrogen
Definition
Name the element, H
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Oxygen
Definition
Name the element, O
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Nitrogen
Definition
Name the element, N
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Sulfur
Definition
Name the element, S
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Phosphorus
Definition
Name the element, P
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Sodium
Definition
Name the element, Na
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Chloride
Definition
Name the element, Cl
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Calcium
Definition
Name the element, Ca
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Potassium
Definition
Name the element, K
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Iron
Definition
Name the element, Fe
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Nucleus
Definition
part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons
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Orbital
Definition
part of an atom that contains electrons
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Proton
Definition
has a positive charge and a mass of 1
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Neutron
Definition
has no charge and a mass of 1
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Proton
Definition
Part of atom that always stays the same: proton, neutron, or electron
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Atomic Number
Definition
the number of protons is equal to this
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Mass
Definition
Do protons and neutrons have mass, weight, or both?
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Atomic Mass
Definition
Equals the number of protons plus the number of neutrons
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No
Definition
Can the number of protons change?
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Yes
Definition
Can the number of neutrons change?
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Isotopes
Definition
an atom with an unequal amount of neutrons and protons
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Radioactive
Definition
some isotopes can be...
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Electron
Definition
part of an atom that has a negative charge and no mass
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2(NxN), N=energy level
Definition
The formula used to figure out the maximum number of electrons for an energy level
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Octet Rule
Definition
rule that states once an atom's outer energy level has 8 electrons, it thinks it is full
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Inert
Definition
atoms with incomplete outer energy levels
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Chemical Reaction
Definition
this happens when an atom strives to fill its outer level
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Oxidation
Definition
when an atom loses an electron
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Reduction
Definition
when an atom gains an electron
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Ion
Definition
a charged atom
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Cation
Definition
a positively charged atom
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Anion
Definition
a negatively charged ion
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Electrolytes
Definition
ions in our body are called...
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Molecule
Definition
formed when atoms bond together
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Compound
Definition
the name for a molecule composed of different types of atoms
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Ionic Bond
Definition
bond based on the loss or gain of electrons
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Ionic Bond
Definition
bond that is strong, but easily broken by water
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Ionic bond
Definition
bond formed because of ions of opposite charges are attracted to one another
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Covalent bond
Definition
bond formed when 2 or more atoms share pairs of electrons
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Covalent bond
Definition
bond that is strong and not broken by water
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Covalent bond
Definition
bond in which atoms can share 1, 2, or 3 pairs of electrons
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Nonpolar
Definition
type of covalent bond that shares electrons equally
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Polar
Definition
type of covalent bond in which electrons are more attracted to one atom than another
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Molecular Formula
Definition
H2, C2, N2, these are examples of the...
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Structural Formula
Definition
H-H, O=O, these are examples of the...
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Hydrogen bond
Definition
bond that is the weakest and easily broken
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Hydrogen bond
Definition
bond in which a weak positve charge of H or N is attracted to a weak negative charge of O
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Water
Definition
Where is this bond found? H+...OH-
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Proteins
Definition
Where is this bond found? H+...N-
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Polar Covalent Bond
Definition
specific type of bond which is based on the sharing of electrons with the electrons more attracted to one atom than the other
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Solvent
Definition
Water is an effective ____ because it can form hydrogen bonds.
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Soluble
Definition
Water clings to polar molecules causing them to be ___.
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Hydrophilic
Definition
molecules that are attracted to water
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Hydrophobic
Definition
molecules that are repelled by water
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Dissociate (ionize)
Definition
term used when water breaks apart into a H+ and a OH-
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pH
Definition
measures the H+ concentration in a solution
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Neutral
Definition
on the pH scale, 7 is...
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Acid
Definition
on the pH scale, 0 is...
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Base
Definition
on the pH scale, 14 is...
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Acids
Definition
these break apart in water to produce H+
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Bases
Definition
these break apart in water to make OH-
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Buffer
Definition
act as a reservoir for H+
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10x
Definition
how much stronger or weaker is the acid or base on the pH scale for every number increased or decreased
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