Chemical Families and Bonding Concepts

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Which of the following best describes why elements within the same group on the periodic table display similar chemical properties?

They have the same number of protons.

They have similar atomic masses.

They possess the same number of valence electrons. (correct)

They are all metals.

What is the net charge of an ion formed when an atom gains two electrons?

2- (correct)

Which of the following compounds would be expected to have a high melting point and conduct electricity when dissolved in water?

LiF (correct)

CO₂

CH₄

H₂O

Using the crisscross method, what is the correct chemical formula for a compound formed between calcium ($Ca^{2+}$) and chlorine ($Cl^{-}$)?

$CaCl_2$ (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct name for the compound $N_2O_5$?

Dinitrogen pentoxide (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a polyatomic ion?

$NO_3^-$ (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a diatomic molecule?

$O_2$ (D) Signup and view all the answers

In a chemical reaction, if 10 grams of hydrogen react completely with 80 grams of oxygen, what mass of water will be produced according to the law of conservation of mass?

90 grams (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of growth rings in tree trunks?

Provide information about annual growth (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which component is crucial for creating callus during micropropagation?

Auxin and cytokinin (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does a runner function in asexual reproduction?

It is a modified stem that generates new plants (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cryopreservation in plant biology?

To preserve plantlets for future use (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is still being researched about plant hormones and genes?

The complex interactions between them (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these chemical equations is an example of a synthesis reaction?

Na₂O + H₂O → 2NaOH (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction is represented by the equation: `CₓHᵧ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O`?

Combustion (D) Signup and view all the answers

A substance has a pH of 3. Another substance has a pH of 5. How many times more acidic is the first substance, compared to the second?

100 times more acidic (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a base?

Slippery feel (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct name for the acid, H₂SO₄?

Sulfuric acid (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these light sources relies on a chemical reaction to produce light, without a rise in temperature?

Chemiluminescence (C) Signup and view all the answers

If a light ray strikes a mirror at an angle of 30° to the normal, what is the angle of reflection?

30° (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of electromagnetic wave has the shortest wavelength?

Gamma rays (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the distance between two corresponding points on a wave?

Wavelength (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to an image, formed by light that does not come from the image?

Virtual image (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to describe an image when relating to mirrors?

SALT (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a luminous object from a non-luminous object?

Luminous objects produce their own light, while non-luminous objects do not. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these light sources uses friction to produce light?

Triboluminescence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What property of light allows it to travel through a vacuum?

It is an electromagnetic wave (A) Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when light bounces off a rough surface?

Diffuse reflection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one main function of the nervous system?

Sending signals to coordinate body functions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue type is responsible for the production of new plant cells?

Meristematic tissue (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the nervous system is responsible for many reflex actions?

The spinal cord (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of xylem in vascular tissue?

Conducting water and nutrients from roots to leaves (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of roots are typically one thick root with smaller lateral branches?

Taproots (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which plant tissue serves as the primary protective covering?

Dermal tissue (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does auxin play in plant growth?

Promotes flowering and fruit development (D) Signup and view all the answers

What process occurs when pollen reaches the stigma of a flower?

Pollination (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of a plant produces secondary growth in circumference?

Lateral meristem (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main product of photosynthesis?

Glucose (B) Signup and view all the answers

What describes the role of phloem in vascular tissue?

Transporting sugars and amino acids (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the plant primarily performs photosynthesis?

Leaves (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does apical dominance affect plant growth?

Ensures growth only toward light (A) Signup and view all the answers

What part of the plant root is responsible for protecting and guiding growth into the soil?

Root cap (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

Digestion and absorption of nutrients (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for synthesizing bile?

Liver (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a light ray that is parallel to the principal axis when it strikes a concave mirror?

It reflects and passes through the focus. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do platelets play in the blood?

Clotting blood (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding refraction?

Light bends away from the normal when moving from a slow to a faster medium. (A), Light bends towards the normal when moving from a fast to a slow medium. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the digestive system is primarily responsible for absorption?

Small intestine (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the epiglottis do during swallowing?

Closes off the trachea to prevent food entry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical angle?

The angle at which total internal reflection occurs. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which circulation does blood flow between the heart and lungs?

Pulmonary circulation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of image does a simple magnifying glass create when the object is placed between the lens and its focal point?

A larger virtual image. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

Reabsorption of fluids and electrolytes (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the thin lens equation, what does 'do' represent?

Distance of the object from the optical center. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the iris function in the human eye?

It controls the amount of light that enters the eye. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which cells in the alveoli are mainly involved in gas exchange?

Type I pneumocytes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the pancreas in digestion?

Secretes enzymes and bicarbonate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Snell's Law express?

The relationship between the angles of incidence and refraction. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a compound microscope?

To magnify tiny objects using two lenses. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of red blood cells?

Transporting oxygen (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of blood is responsible for removing waste products?

Plasma (D) Signup and view all the answers

In terms of light, what occurs during dispersion?

Light divides into separate wavelengths. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of lens is thicker in the middle and converges light?

Convex lens. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the final stage of the digestive process where undigested food is expelled?

Elimination (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is involved in the initial mechanical digestion?

Mouth (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which vision problem is corrected with diverging lenses?

Myopia. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focal length typically represented as in lens equations?

f (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which blood vessels are responsible for returning deoxygenated blood to the heart?

Veins (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does total internal reflection occur?

When light moves from a slower medium to a faster medium at a steep angle. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bile in digestion?

Emulsifying fats (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role do Type II round cells play in the lungs?

They secrete pulmonary surfactants. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes gas exchange in tissues?

O2 diffuses from blood into cells. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of gills in aquatic animals?

To facilitate gas exchange. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the brain regulate the breathing rate?

By assessing blood pH. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of tendons in the musculoskeletal system?

To connect muscles to bones. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant characteristic of osteoporosis?

Loss of bone strength and fragility. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the nervous system is responsible for processing information?

Central Nervous System. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does myelin serve in the nervous system?

It insulates axons and increases signal speed. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ligaments in the body?

To connect bones at joints. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which condition does the risk increase due to a lack of calcium?

Osteoporosis. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of sensory receptors in the nervous system?

To detect environmental stimuli. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a joint in the musculoskeletal system?

It is where two or more bones meet. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of lung cancer treatment is NOT typically used?

Chemicals to stimulate growth. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

Convert energy for cellular processes (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes prokaryotic cells?

They do not have membrane-bound organelles (D) Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the cell cycle do sister chromatids separate?

Anaphase (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stem cell can differentiate into any type of cell?

Embryonic stem cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of cancer development?

Uncontrolled cell growth due to DNA mutations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What structure in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?

Chloroplasts (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do malignant tumors differ from benign tumors?

Malignant tumors are harder to remove and can spread (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Golgi apparatus play in the cell?

Processes and packages materials for secretion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What structural feature is unique to plant cells?

Cell wall (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of centrioles during cell division?

Organize spindle microtubules (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the nuclear membrane during prophase?

It disappears (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which process describes the splitting of the cytoplasm during cell division?

Cytokinesis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are mutagens?

Agents that cause mutations (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle aids in protein synthesis?

Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chemical Families, Bonding, and Compounds

Chemical families in the periodic table are groups of elements with similar chemical properties. Examples include alkali metals, alkali earth metals, halogens, and noble gases.
Elements in the same group share a similar valence electron configuration, which affects their reactivity.
Atoms are neutral, having an equal number of protons and electrons.
Ions form when atoms gain or lose electrons, becoming positive (cations) or negative (anions).
Ionic compounds (metal + non-metal) have high melting and boiling points and conduct electricity in solution.
Covalent compounds (non-metal + non-metal) have lower melting points and poor electrical conductivity. They share electrons.
The crisscross system is used to write formulas for ionic compounds (e.g., LiF).
Multivalent elements like iron (Fe) have more than one possible charge in compounds.
The prefix system is used for naming covalent compounds (e.g., CO₂).
Polyatomic ions are groups of multiple atoms with a charge (e.g., NO₃⁻).
Binary acids contain hydrogen and one other element (e.g., HCl).
Oxyacids contain hydrogen and a polyatomic ion (e.g., H₂SO₄).
Diatomic molecules are molecules consisting of two atoms bonded together (e.g., H₂, O₂, etc).

Equations and Types of Reactions

Word equations describe chemical reactions using words.
Skeleton equations use chemical formulas, but are not balanced.
The Law of Conservation of Mass states that the mass of reactants equals the mass of products in a chemical reaction.
Chemical equations must be balanced to satisfy the Law of Conservation of Mass.
Synthesis reactions combine two or more substances to form one product (e.g., A + B → AB).
Decomposition reactions break one substance into simpler products (e.g., AB → A + B).
Single displacement reactions involve one element replacing another in a compound (e.g., A + BC → AC + B).
Double displacement reactions involve the exchange of components between two compounds (e.g., AB + CD → AD + CB).
Combustion reactions involve a substance reacting with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water (e.g., CₓHᵧ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O).

Acids, Bases, and pH

Acids have a sour taste, react with metals, and turn blue litmus paper red.
Bases have a bitter taste, a slippery feel, and turn red litmus paper blue.
Binary acids use the prefix "hydro-" and "-ic acid" (e.g., HCl = hydrochloric acid).
Oxyacids use the name of the polyatomic ion, changing "ate" to "-ic acid" or "ite" to "-ous acid" (e.g., H₂SO₄ = sulfuric acid).
Bases are often hydroxides (e.g., NaOH = sodium hydroxide).
The pH scale ranges from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic), with 7 being neutral.
Litmus paper is an indicator that turns red in an acid and blue in a base.
Neutralization reactions between an acid and a base produce water and a salt (e.g., HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O).

Light as an Electromagnetic Wave

Light is an electromagnetic wave with both electric and magnetic components.
Light does not require a medium to travel and travels through radiation.
Wavelength is the distance between two points on a wave.
Amplitude is the height of a wave from the undisturbed state.
Period is the time it takes for a wavelength to travel.
Frequency is the number of waves passing a point in a given time.
Photons are particles of light that carry energy.
Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves that travel at 3.00 x 10⁸ m/s in a vacuum.
Different electromagnetic waves have different wavelengths and applications (radio, microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma ray).
White light is a spectrum of colors.

Light Sources and Properties

Luminous objects produce their own light, non-luminous objects do not.
Light sources include incandescent, electric discharge, phosphorescent, fluorescent, chemiluminescent, bioluminescent, and triboluminescent.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) emit light from the flowing of an electric current.
Lasers emit light at the same wavelength, producing a specific colour.

Reflection of Light

Reflection is the bouncing of light off a surface.
Plane mirrors reflect light following the laws of reflection.
Incident ray, reflected ray, and the normal all lie in the same plane.
Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection.
Specular reflection (smooth surfaces) reflects light in one direction, diffuse reflection (rough surfaces) reflects light in many directions.
The SALT method helps to describe properties of images (size, attitude, location and type).

Mirrors and Lenses

Concave mirrors converge light; convex mirrors diverge light.
Concave and convex mirrors have characteristic rays for image formation.
Lenses (concave and convex) refract light; they converge or diverge light.
Converging lenses form real and inverted images or virtual and upright images, depending on the object position.
Diverging lenses form only virtual and upright images.
Thin lens equations and magnification equations relate object and image distances to focal length and magnification.

Camera, Projector, and Magnifiers

Cameras use converging lenses to project images onto film or a digital sensor.
Movie projectors create large images from small films.
Magnifying glasses use converging lenses to magnify small objects.
Microscopes use multiple lenses to magnify tiny objects.
Telescopes use lenses or mirrors to magnify distant objects.

Human Eye and Vision

The human eye uses the cornea and lens to focus light onto the retina.
The iris controls the amount of light entering the eye.
Rods in the retina detect light and dark; cones detect colour.
Accommodation lets the eye focus on different distances.
Common vision problems include farsightedness (hyperopia), nearsightedness (myopia), and presbyopia.
Vision problems can be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Cell Theory and Prokaryotes/Eukaryotes

Cell theory states that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and new cells only come from pre-existing cells.
Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Cell Structure and Organelles

Organelles are specialized structures within eukaryotic cells that perform specific functions.
Cell membranes regulate what enters and exits the cell.
Nuclei contain the cell's genetic material (DNA).
Mitochondria produce energy for the cell.
Ribosomes synthesise proteins.
Endoplasmic reticulums (smooth and rough) synthesise and transport materials.
Golgi apparatus processes and packages materials.
Vacuoles store materials and remove wastes.
Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.
Cell walls provide support and protection for plant cells.

Cell Division

Cell division is essential for growth, repair, and reproduction.
Mitosis replicates chromosomes so that the daughter cells have identical DNA.
Cytokinesis is the division of the cytoplasm and organelles into 2 new cells.
The cell cycle has phases: Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase, and Cytokinesis.

Cancer

Cancer is uncontrolled cell growth due to DNA mutations.
Cancers can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous and spreading).
Factors can cause cancer such as genetic mutations and environmental factors.
Detection methods for cancer include imaging and biopsies.
Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and biophotonics.

Stem Cells and Specialization

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into many types of cells.
Stem cells can be totipotent, pluripotent, or multipotent, based on their differentiation capabilities.
Stem cells can be used to treat injuries and diseases.

Animal Tissues and the Digestive System

Tissues are collections of similar cells that perform a specific function.
The digestive system breaks down and absorbs food.
The digestive system includes organs like the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and accessory organs like the liver, pancreas and gallbladder.
Digestion includes both mechanical (physical) and chemical processes (enzymes).
Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine and waste is expelled.

Circulatory System

The circulatory system transports materials, regulates body temperature, and protects against disease.
Its components include the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and blood.
Blood contains plasma, red blood cells (carry oxygen), white blood cells (fight infection), and platelets (blood clotting).
The heart pumps blood through pulmonary and systemic circuits.

Respiratory System

The respiratory system exchanges gases between the environment and the body.
It consists of structures like the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.
Gas exchange occurs in the alveoli.
Breathing involves the movement of the diaphragm and rib muscles to regulate air pressure.
The respiratory system can be impacted by diseases like asthma, tuberculosis, and cancer.

Musculoskeletal System

The musculoskeletal system provides support, protection, and movement.
It consists of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage, along with the exoskeletons in some animals.
The system helps with various functions such as calcium storage, blood cell production, and protection of organs.

Nervous System

The nervous system controls and coordinates body functions through electrical signals.
It involves neurons and nerves, along with the Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
Neurons transmit signals to other neurons or muscles.

Plant Tissues

Plants have various tissues (meristematic, dermal, vascular, and ground) that work together to support their functions.
Meristematic tissue is responsible for plant growth.
Dermal tissue provides protection.
Vascular tissue transports water and nutrients.
Ground tissue is involved in photosynthesis and storage.
Plants have roots, stems, and leaves.

Plant Growth and Reproduction

Plant growth depends on meristems, which are areas of dividing cells.
Plant hormones including auxins, cytokinins, and gibberellins, influence growth.
Apical dominance and lateral meristems contribute to plant growth patterns.
Asexual reproduction produces identical copies of the parent plant.
Cryopreservation is used to preserve plant material using liquid nitrogen.

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