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What is the atomic number of an element that has 6 protons?
In which of the following scenarios will an atom become more stable?
What does the atomic weight of oxygen (16O) signify?
What is a characteristic common to all major classes of biomolecules?
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Which statement correctly describes a compound?
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Which functional group characteristic contributes to the diversity of organic compounds?
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If an atom has a valence of 3, how many electrons does it need to gain or lose to fill its outer orbital?
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Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?
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What is the molecular weight of water (H2O)?
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Which of the following statements about polyfunctional biomolecules is true?
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Which characteristic of electrons is key in chemical bonding?
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Which combination of amino acids is not listed as derivatives of arginine?
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Which element has a greater atomic weight than that of nitrogen, which has an atomic weight of 14?
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What role do lipids primarily play in biomolecular structure?
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Why do most atoms tend toward bonding with other atoms?
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What is the approximate strength of hydrogen bonds compared to covalent O-H bonds in water?
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Which of the following statements about hydrogen bonds is false?
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Which function of hydrogen bonds is NOT correctly associated with its role?
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What is a characteristic of the elements essential to life?
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Which of the following elements is NOT typically classified as essential for organic matter?
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How many naturally occurring chemical elements are considered essential to organisms?
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Which statement accurately describes the interaction between biomolecules?
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What role do hydrogen bonds play in cellular membranes?
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Which of the following is NOT a notable fact about water's hydrogen bonds?
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Which statement about the fitness of organic compounds is incorrect?
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Which of the following ions represents a cation?
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What is the role of iron ions in the hemoglobin molecule?
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Which of the following trace elements is not essential to the function of specific proteins?
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Which of the following elements forms the most bonds due to needing four electrons?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the lightest elements in biological systems?
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Which trace element is represented by the chemical symbol 'Cu'?
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What percentage of the total mass of most cells is made up of the four most abundant elements?
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Which of the following trace elements represents the highest percentage of total body weight?
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What is the function of covalent bonds formed by the lightest elements?
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Which of the following elements requires two electrons to achieve stability?
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What is the fundamental process that leads to the formation of ionic bonds?
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Which type of atom becomes negatively charged during ionic bond formation?
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What is the key characteristic of hydrogen bonds compared to ionic bonds?
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In the context of ionic bonds, what indicates the charge of an ion?
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What allows water molecules to form hydrogen bonds with each other?
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What type of charge does a cation carry?
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At what temperature are ionic bonds typically readily broken?
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Which of the following statements about hydrogen bonds is true?
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The bond formed by the attraction of a positively charged atom to a negatively charged atom is called what?
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Why are ionic bonds considered common among weak forces?
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Study Notes
Elements and Atoms
- An element is a substance composed of a single type of atom.
- Atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom, which equals the number of electrons.
- Example: Hydrogen has 1 proton (atomic number 1); Oxygen has 8 protons (atomic number 8).
- Atomic weight (mass) is the sum of protons and neutrons; electrons do not contribute significantly to weight.
- Examples: Hydrogen has an atomic weight of 1 (1 proton, no neutrons); Oxygen has an atomic weight of 16 (8 protons, 8 neutrons).
Chemical Bonds and Molecule Formation
- Atoms seek to fill their outer orbitals for maximum stability.
- Unfilled orbitals lead to bonding with other atoms for stability.
- Valence refers to the number of electrons an atom must gain or lose to fill its outer orbital.
- A compound contains two or more different elements.
- Molecular weight of a compound is the total of the atomic weights of its constituent atoms; water's molecular weight is 18.
Ionic Bonds
- Ionic bonds form by strong attraction between ions after electron transfer.
- Atoms can gain (become anions) or lose (become cations) electrons, leading to charged ions.
- Superscript numbers indicate the difference between protons and electrons in ions.
- Ionic bonds are commonly weak, easily broken at room temperature.
Hydrogen Bonds
- Hydrogen bonds are weak attractions between a positively charged hydrogen atom in one polar molecule and a negatively charged atom in another (often O or N).
- Water can form hydrogen bonds with multiple molecules, resulting in a fluid structure with approximately four hydrogen bonds per molecule.
- Although weak individually, numerous hydrogen bonds can provide significant structural integrity.
- Hydrogen bonds stabilize 3D molecular structures and are crucial in enzyme activity.
Biomolecules
- Biomolecules are products of evolutionary selection, optimized for biological functions and interactions.
- Approximately 30 of 90 naturally occurring elements are essential for life, with lower atomic numbers predominating.
- Oversights in essential dietary elements can affect various species differently.
Essential Elements in Nutrition
- Major elements include Carbon (C), Oxygen (O2), Sulfur (S), Hydrogen (H2), Nitrogen (N2), and Phosphorus (P).
- Important monoatomic ions: Sodium (Na+), Magnesium (Mg++), Chloride (Cl-), Potassium (K+), Calcium (Ca++).
- Trace elements (e.g., Mn, Co, Zn) are minimal but essential for specific protein functions.
Abundant Elements in Organisms
- Four primary elements (C, H, O, N) account for 99% of cellular mass.
- Light elements tend to form strong covalent bonds due to their ability to share electrons effectively.
- Functional groups modify molecules, allowing for various organic compound families.
Major Classes of Biomolecules
- Proteins function as gene products, catalysts (enzymes), and structural components.
- Nucleic acids are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.
- Polysaccharides provide energy storage and extracellular structural support.
- Lipids serve as energy storage and are vital structural components of membranes.
Speciation and Differentiation of Biomolecules
- Complex biomolecules evolve from simpler primordial forms.
- Key examples include variations of amino acids and nucleic acid components (e.g., derivatives of arginine, proline, leucine, guanine).
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