Biology Chapter 3: Understanding Elements and the Periodic Table

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What is the primary way that elements are organized in the periodic table?

  • By their atomic weight
  • By their electron count
  • By their atomic mass
  • By their atomic number (correct)

What is the charge of an electron?

  • Varies depending on the element
  • No charge
  • 1 negative unit (correct)
  • 1 positive unit

What is the difference between isotopes of the same element?

  • Different number of neutrons (correct)
  • Different number of electrons
  • Different atomic mass units
  • Different number of protons

What is the purpose of the atomic number of an element?

<p>To uniquely identify an element (C)</p>
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What is the outermost shell of an atom called?

<p>Valence shell (C)</p>
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What is the definition of a radioisotope?

<p>An unstable isotope that emits radiation (A)</p>
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What is a characteristic of water?

<p>It is a good solvent (A)</p>
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What is an acid?

<p>A substance that releases hydrogen ions in water (B)</p>
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What is the pH of a neutral solution?

<p>pH 7 (A)</p>
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What is a characteristic of a base?

<p>Releases hydroxide ions in water (B)</p>
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What is the function of water in the body?

<p>To transport substances and remove waste products (A)</p>
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What is the pH range of blood?

<p>pH 7.35-7.45 (B)</p>
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What is the main goal of atoms according to the Octet Rule?

<p>To achieve 8 electrons in their outer shell (D)</p>
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What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared unequally?

<p>Polar bond (C)</p>
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What is the term for a charged atom that has lost or gained electrons?

<p>Ion (A)</p>
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What is the type of bond formed between a slightly positively charged hydrogen atom and another slightly negatively charged atom?

<p>Hydrogen bond (D)</p>
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What is the term for chemical reactions that occur between atoms to form compounds and molecules?

<p>Chemical reactions (C)</p>
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What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons to achieve a complete outer shell?

<p>Covalent bond (C)</p>
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What is the primary function of ATP in cells?

<p>To provide energy for cellular activities (A)</p>
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What is the sugar component of DNA?

<p>Deoxyribose (A)</p>
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Which nitrogen base pairs with Guanine in DNA?

<p>Cytosine (C)</p>
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What is the process by which most ATP is produced in cells?

<p>Aerobic cellular respiration (A)</p>
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What is the location of genetic information in cells?

<p>Chromosomes (A)</p>
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What is the role of bicarbonate ion in body fluids?

<p>To maintain a stable pH (C)</p>
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What is the characteristic that distinguishes organic molecules from inorganic molecules?

<p>Contain carbon and hydrogen atoms (A)</p>
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What is the process called when water is added to break down a large molecule into smaller molecules?

<p>Hydrolysis (B)</p>
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What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

<p>Monosaccharides (C)</p>
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What type of carbohydrate contains 5 or 6 carbon atoms in their structure?

<p>Monosaccharides (D)</p>
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What is the term for a chain of glucose molecules?

<p>Polysaccharide (D)</p>
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