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Human Structure & Function I: Unit 2
Basic Chemistry
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
08/22/2014

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Term
a substance whose atoms all contain the same number of protons and electrons.

* a pure substance containing only one type of atom
Definition
element
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the smallest part of an element that has all the characteristics of that element.

* smallest unit of matter
Definition
atoms
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a subatomic particle that has a positive electrical charge, found in the nucleus
Definition
proton
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subatomic particle that has no electrical charge, found in the nucleus
Definition
neutron
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subatomic particle that has a negative electrical charge, found orbiting the nucleus of an atom
Definition
electron
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number of protons in an atom
Definition
atomic number
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mass determined by adding the number of protons and neutrons
Definition
atomic weight
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attraction or force that holds atoms together
Definition
bond
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chemical combination of two or more atoms
Definition
molecules
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charged particle formed by an atom or group of atoms
Definition
ion
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position of electrons within an atom
Definition
energy levels/orbits
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orbitals can hold up to _____ electrons each.
Definition
2
Term
orbitals are arranged into __________ __________.
Definition
energy levels (shells)
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two electrons arranged in energy levels
Definition
orbitals
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ionic bonds
Definition
chemical bond formed by loss and gain of electrons between atoms
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ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed by the ______________ of electrons between atoms
Definition
loss and gain
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covalent bonds
Definition
chemical bond formed by sharing of electrons between atoms
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covalent bonds are chemical bonds formed by the ____________ of electrons between atoms
Definition
sharing
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hydrogen bonds
Definition
chemical bond in which hydrogen is attracted to the nitrogen or oxygen of another molecule
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hydrogen bonds are chemical bonds in which hydrogen is attracted to the __________ or ____________ of another molecule
Definition
nitrogen, oxygen
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What are the 4 atoms that make of 96% of the human body?
Definition
Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
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Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen are the 4 atoms that make up what percent of the human body?
Definition
96%
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State the normal pH of the following body fluids: gastric juice
Definition
0.8
Term
State the normal pH of the following body fluids: urine
Definition
6.0
Term
State the normal pH of the following body fluids: saliva
Definition
6-7
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State the normal pH of the following body fluids: blood
Definition
7.4
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State the normal pH of the following body fluids: intracellular fluid
Definition
7.0
Term
What is cell respiration?
Definition
Energy production within the cells
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What is the role of O2 in the cell respiration?
Definition
cells must have O2 to breakdown organic molecules
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What is the role of CO2 in cell resporation?
Definition
Carbond Dioxide is a waste product
Term
What does pH stand for?
Definition
parts Hydrogen
Term
the process of forming complex molecules or compounds from simpler compounds or elements

* Forms bonds - Requires Energy
Definition
Synthesis
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larger molecules are changed to two or more smaller ones

* Bonds are broken - Releases Energy
Definition
Decomposition
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Describe a base.
Definition
decreases the concentration of H+ or increases the concentration of OH- in water
Term
range of pH is from ______ (most acidic) to ________ (most alkaline)
Definition
0, 14
Term
Explain the importance of water to the functioning of the body.
Definition
It is a: solvent (dissolves many substances), lubricant (prevents friction), and changes temperature slowly (maintains body temp)
Term
What does DNA stand for?
Definition
Deoxyribonucleic acid
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What does RNA stand for?
Definition
Ribonecleuic acid
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What does ATP stand for?
Definition
Adenosine Triphosphate
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What are the 4 components of DNA?
Definition
Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, and Cytosine
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What are the 4 components of RNA?
Definition
Adenine, Uracil, Guanine, and Cytosine
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What is the structure and function of DNA?
Definition
Double Helix / makes up chromosomes, carries the genetic code
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What is the structure and function of RNA?
Definition
Single strand / Synthesized from DNA, protein synthesis
Term
simple molecule of 1 or 2 elements, very few conain carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen covalent bonds
Definition
inorganic compounds
Term
What is the function of water?
Definition
essential to life it makes up 60-75% of the body
Term
What is the function of acids and bases?
Definition
compounds that affect chemical reactions in the body
Term
What is the function of salts?
Definition
the remaining ionic compounds after acids and bases mix and form water
Term
more complex molecules that contain carbon-hydrogen and carbon-carbon covalent bonds
Definition
organic compounds
Term
What is the function of Carbohydrates?
Definition
source of energy,
glucose = primary source of energy for cells
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What are the 2 carbohydrates?
Definition
- Monosaccharaides
- Disaccharides
Term
What is the function of Proteins?
Definition
large molecules made of amino acids, consists of structural proteins, functional proteins, and enzymes
Term
What is the function of Lipids?
Definition
triglycerides (store energy), phospholipids (foundation of cell membrane), and cholesterol
Term
List the four organic compounds discussed in the LAP
Definition
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids
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List the three inorganic compounds discussed in the LAP
Definition
Water, Acids & Bases, and Salts
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organic compounds are more complex molecules that contain ________ and _________ covalent bonds
Definition
carbon-hydrogen, carbon-carbon
Term
define organic compounds
Definition
more complex molecules that contain carbon-hydrogen and carbon-carbon covalent bonds
Term
inorganic compounds are simple molecule of 1 or 2 elements, very few contain ___________ or __________ covalent bonds
Definition
carbon-hydrogen, carbon-carbon
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about cell respiration:

__________ is the waste product of cell respiration.

Definition
Cardbon Dioxide (CO2)
Term
define inorganic compounds
Definition
simple molecule of 1 or 2 elements, very few conain carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen covalent bonds
Term
Synthesis is the process of forming complex molecules or compounds from _________ __________ or _________ - requires energy
Definition
simpler compounds, elements
Term
Define synthesis
Definition
the process of forming complex molecules or compounds from simpler compounds or elements - requires energy
Term
Define decomposition
Definition
larger molecules are changed to two or more smaller ones - releases engergy
Term
Decomposition is when larger molecules are changed to ______ or ________ smaller ones
Definition
two, more
Term
Explain what the pH scale indicates
Definition
indicates the concentration of H+ in solution
Term
What kind of charge does an proton produce and where is it located in the atom?
Definition
positive charge, found in the nucleus
Term
What kind of charge does a neutron produce and where is it located in the atom?
Definition
no electrical charge, found in the nucleus
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What kind of charge does an electron produce and where is it located in the atom?
Definition
negative electrical charge, found orbiting the nucleus (in the energy levels)
Term
What is the difference between the atomic number and atomic weight?
Definition

• Atomic number - The number of protons in an atom

• Atomic weight - The number of protons AND neutrons in an atom

Term
An atom is the smallest part of an _________ that has all the characteristics of that _________
Definition
element, element
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Define bond
Definition
attraction or force that holds atoms together
Term
Bonds are an ________ or ________ that holds atoms together
Definition
attraction, force
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