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Chemical reactions require a source of ______ and often involve enzymes.
Chemical reactions require a source of ______ and often involve enzymes.
energy
Reactions tend to move towards ______ but can be influenced by external factors.
Reactions tend to move towards ______ but can be influenced by external factors.
equilibrium
Water is the most abundant molecule in ______, facilitating chemical reactions.
Water is the most abundant molecule in ______, facilitating chemical reactions.
cells
Water’s unique properties, such as its ability to dissolve substances and its role in chemical reactions, are due to its ______ structure and hydrogen bonding.
Water’s unique properties, such as its ability to dissolve substances and its role in chemical reactions, are due to its ______ structure and hydrogen bonding.
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The pH scale is a ______ scale used to measure the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution.
The pH scale is a ______ scale used to measure the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution.
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Buffers are chemical systems that help maintain a stable pH by neutralizing added ______ or bases.
Buffers are chemical systems that help maintain a stable pH by neutralizing added ______ or bases.
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Carbon is the fundamental building block of ______ molecules.
Carbon is the fundamental building block of ______ molecules.
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______ are organic molecules consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen.
______ are organic molecules consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen.
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Water's ______ allows it to dissolve various substances.
Water's ______ allows it to dissolve various substances.
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Molecules that interact with water are called ______ molecules.
Molecules that interact with water are called ______ molecules.
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Molecules that do not interact with water are called ______ molecules.
Molecules that do not interact with water are called ______ molecules.
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The partial ______ charge on hydrogen attracts chloride ions.
The partial ______ charge on hydrogen attracts chloride ions.
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Water is most stable in its ______ form.
Water is most stable in its ______ form.
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______ in water require significant energy to break.
______ in water require significant energy to break.
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Acids release ______ ions, increasing their concentration.
Acids release ______ ions, increasing their concentration.
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The pH scale is ______, meaning a change of one unit represents a tenfold change in hydrogen ion concentration.
The pH scale is ______, meaning a change of one unit represents a tenfold change in hydrogen ion concentration.
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______ help maintain pH stability by neutralizing excess acids or bases.
______ help maintain pH stability by neutralizing excess acids or bases.
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Carbon can form up to ______ covalent bonds.
Carbon can form up to ______ covalent bonds.
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Flashcards
Properties of Water
Properties of Water
Water is a polar molecule that can dissolve ionic and polar substances.
Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic
Hydrophilic vs Hydrophobic
Hydrophilic molecules interact with water; hydrophobic molecules do not.
Amphipathic Molecules
Amphipathic Molecules
Molecules with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts.
Salt Dissolution Process
Salt Dissolution Process
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States of Water
States of Water
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Acids and Bases
Acids and Bases
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pH Definition
pH Definition
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Neutral pH
Neutral pH
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Importance of pH in Biology
Importance of pH in Biology
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Buffers
Buffers
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Chemical Reactions
Chemical Reactions
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pH Scale
pH Scale
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Importance of pH
Importance of pH
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Carbon's Role
Carbon's Role
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Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons
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Study Notes
Chemical Reactions and Water
- Chemical reactions transform reactants into products.
- Many reactions occur in aqueous environments, crucial for life.
- Water is the primary solvent in most biological reactions.
- Reactions often require energy input and enzymes.
- Reactions usually trend towards equilibrium, but external factors can shift this.
Properties of Water
- Water is a polar molecule, with partial positive and negative charges.
- Polarity allows water to dissolve ionic and polar substances.
- Hydrophilic molecules interact well with water; hydrophobic molecules do not.
- Amphipathic molecules have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts.
- Water's polarity and hydrogen bonding are key to its dissolving power.
- Salt dissolves in water as water molecules pull apart the ions.
States and Functions of Water
- Water exists as a solid, liquid, and gas, with liquid being most common in biological systems.
- Hydrogen bonds in water require substantial energy to break, impacting its thermal behaviour.
- Water plays roles in:
- Providing structural support.
- Aiding in waste removal.
- Temperature regulation.
Acids, Bases, and pH
- Acids release hydrogen ions, increasing their concentration.
- Bases reduce hydrogen ion concentration.
- pH measures hydrogen ion concentration.
pH Scale and Hydrogen Ion Concentration
- pH 7 is neutral (like pure water).
- The pH scale is logarithmic; a one-unit change equals a tenfold change in hydrogen ion concentration.
- Lower pH indicates higher hydrogen ion concentration (acidic).
- Higher pH indicates lower hydrogen ion concentration (basic/alkaline).
Importance of pH in Biological Systems
- pH affects cellular processes and enzyme function.
- Homeostatic mechanisms maintain optimal pH levels for cells.
- These mechanisms prevent drastic pH changes from disrupting cellular activities.
- Buffers help maintain stable pH.
Buffers and pH Regulation
- Buffers minimize pH changes by neutralizing added acids or bases.
- Chemical flexibility of buffers helps maintain stability.
Carbon and Organic Molecules
- Carbon forms four covalent bonds, essential for complex molecules.
- This capability allows diverse organic structures.
- Carbon is the basis of many important organic molecules.
Hydrocarbons and Functional Groups
- Hydrocarbons are non-polar and hydrophobic.
- Functional groups give specific properties (reactivity and interactions) to molecules.
- Examples of functional groups include hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino.
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Description
Explore the essential roles of water in chemical reactions and its unique properties that make life possible. This quiz covers the transformation of reactants to products in aqueous environments, the polar nature of water, and its states and functions in biological systems.
