Biology Chapter on Human Body Elements
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The most abundant element in the human body, by mass, is ______.

oxygen

______ is the second most abundant element in the human body by mass.

Carbon

We obtain ______ from the air we breathe and the water we drink.

oxygen

We obtain ______ from water.

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Although carbon is present in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, we obtain it from the ______ we eat.

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About 80% of the atmosphere is ______, but we obtain it from the food we eat.

<p>nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

The relative amounts of elements in the body have less to do with their abundances on Earth than with their ______.

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______ is the element with the smallest percentage by mass listed in the table.

<p>fluorine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Electrons account for the (majority, ______) of the (mass, volume) of an atom.

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Electrons account for the (majority, minority) of the (______, volume) of an atom.

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If an atom is electrically neutral overall, then the number of protons equals the number of ______.

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The magnitude of the positive charge in the nucleus of every atom of a particular element is the ______.

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Different elements have a ______ number of protons in their nuclei.

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is called the ______ number.

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All hydrogen atoms have 1 ______ in their nuclei.

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The discovery of the atomic number was very important to our understanding of ______.

<p>atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ number defines the identity of an element.

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In an electrically neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of ______.

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Isotopes have different numbers of ______ in their nuclei.

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The ______ number is the sum of the numbers of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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Elements can be identified by their atomic number and ______ number.

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Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different ______.

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The number of ______ in the nucleus of an atom determines its element.

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The number of ______ is equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom.

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The element symbol for iron is ______.

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An isotope of element helium, is represented as ______ He.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

The isotope 21 is for the element ______

<p>potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

The number of protons in 131I is ______.

<p>53</p> Signup and view all the answers

The number of neutrons in 40K is ______.

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An atom of gallium with 38 neutrons has a mass number of ______.

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48Ti has ______ neutrons.

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The modern theory of electron behavior is called ______ mechanics.

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Electrons in atoms can have only certain specific ______.

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The energies of the electrons are said to be ______.

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Electrons are organized according to their energies into sets called ______.

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Generally the higher the energy of a shell, the farther it is from the ______.

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Shells are further divided into subsets of electrons called ______.

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The subshells of each shell are labeled, in order, with the letters s, p, d, and ______.

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The first shell has only one subshell, the second shell has ______ subshells.

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Chlorine, bromine, and iodine react with other elements to make similar ______

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Lithium, sodium, and potassium react with other elements to make similar ______

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Meyer organized the elements by atomic ______

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Mendeleev organized the elements according to similar ______

<p>properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mendeleev left ______ in his table for undiscovered elements.

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A potassium atom has 18 core electrons and ______ valence electrons.

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

A silicon atom has ____ core electrons and 4 valence electrons.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

The periodic table organizes elements based on their similar chemical ______

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Flashcards

Oxygen

The most abundant element in the human body, making up approximately 61% of our body mass. It's crucial for our survival.

Carbon

The second most abundant element in our bodies, crucial for building structures like DNA, proteins, and carbohydrates.

Hydrogen

The third most abundant element, found primarily in water, it's vital for many bodily functions.

Nitrogen

The fourth most abundant element, present in proteins and nucleic acids, it's essential for growth and repair.

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Calcium

Important for bones, teeth, and nerve function. We obtain it from dietary sources.

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Phosphorus

Essential for energy production and DNA structure, it's sourced mainly from food.

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Sulfur

Plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and maintaining the acid-base balance.

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Potassium

Essential for nerve function, muscle contraction, and regulating fluid balance.

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Atomic Number

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. It determines the element to which the atom belongs.

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Isotopes

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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Mass Number

The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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Protons

The positively charged particles located in the nucleus of an atom.

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Electrons

The negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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Neutrons

The neutral particles located in the nucleus of an atom.

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Atomic Structure

Atoms are mostly empty space with a tiny, dense nucleus containing protons and neutrons.

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Isotopic Abundance

The relative amount of a specific isotope present in a sample of an element.

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What is the importance of the atomic number?

The atomic number of an element determines its identity, as it represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. This number is unique to each element.

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How are protons and electrons related?

In a neutral atom, the number of protons (positively charged particles) in the nucleus is equal to the number of electrons (negatively charged particles) orbiting the nucleus.

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What makes isotopes different?

Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons (defining the element) but differ in the number of neutrons in their nuclei, leading to variations in their atomic mass.

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What is the mass number?

The mass number of an element is the sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. It represents the total number of nucleons (protons and neutrons) in the nucleus.

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How many protons are in a radon atom?

The number of protons in the nucleus of a radon atom is 86.

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How many protons are in a tungsten atom?

The number of protons in the nucleus of a tungsten atom is 74.

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How many protons are in a chromium atom?

The number of protons in the nucleus of a chromium atom is 24.

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How many protons are in a beryllium atom?

The number of protons in the nucleus of a beryllium atom is 4.

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Number of Neutrons

The number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. It can be calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the mass number.

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Neutral Atom

A neutral atom has an equal number of protons and electrons. The number of electrons is the same as the number of protons.

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Protons Determine Element

The number of protons in an atom determines the element. Elements are arranged in the periodic table based on their atomic number.

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Isotopes and Mass Number

Different isotopes of an element can be identified by their distinct mass numbers. These isotopes have the same number of protons but vary in the number of neutrons.

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Importance of Isotopes

Isotopes are crucial for understanding the properties and reactivity of elements. They play a vital role in various fields like medicine, nuclear science, and environmental studies.

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Valence Electrons

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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Core Electrons

Electrons located in the inner shells of an atom that are not involved in chemical bonding.

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Periodic Table Organization

The periodic table organizes elements by increasing atomic number, revealing recurring patterns in their chemical properties.

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Electronic Structure

The arrangement of electrons in different energy levels (shells) around an atom's nucleus.

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Valence

The number of electrons in the outermost shell of an atom. It indicates the atom's capacity to form chemical bonds.

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Quantum Mechanics

The theory describing the behavior of electrons in atoms.

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Quantized Electron Energies

The energies of electrons in atoms are restricted to specific values, not continuous.

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Electron Shells

Groups of electrons with similar energy levels, arranged around the nucleus.

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Electron Subshells

Subsets of electrons within a shell, each containing electrons with slightly different energies.

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Subshell Labels (s, p, d, f)

The letters (s, p, d, f) used to label the subshells within each electron shell. Each letter represents a different shape of orbitals.

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Electron Shell Energy and Distance

The higher the energy of an electron shell, the further away its electrons are from the nucleus on average.

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Number of Subshells per Shell

The first electron shell contains one subshell, the second contains two, the third contains three, and so on.

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Ordered Electron Behavior

Electrons are not randomly moving around the nucleus. They exist in well-defined arrangements determined by their energy levels.

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Study Notes

Chapter 2 Summary

  • Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of all matter
  • Elements are substances that cannot be broken down
  • Elements are represented by one or two letter chemical symbols
  • Atoms are composed of subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons
  • Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus and electrons orbit around the nucleus
  • Atomic number is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus
  • Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus
  • Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons
  • Atomic mass is the weighted average mass of all isotopes of an element
  • Atomic mass unit (amu) is 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom
  • Elements are arranged into the periodic table by atomic number
  • Elements in the same column have similar chemical properties
  • Elements are classified as metals, nonmetals, or semimetals
  • Electron configurations describe the arrangement of electrons within atoms. Electrons fill orbitals in a specific order.
  • Elements organized in the periodic table have regular, repeating properties in each period and group.

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Test your knowledge about the most abundant elements in the human body and their sources. This quiz covers essential concepts regarding the composition of the human body and how we obtain these elements. Challenge yourself with questions related to atomic structure and the significance of these elements in biological processes.

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