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What elements are primarily found in proteins?
What elements are primarily found in proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a building block that makes up proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a building block that makes up proteins?
How many phosphates are present in ATP?
How many phosphates are present in ATP?
What effect do enzymes have on the activation energy of a chemical reaction?
What effect do enzymes have on the activation energy of a chemical reaction?
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What are the monomers that compose proteins called?
What are the monomers that compose proteins called?
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What unique property of the water molecule primarily contributes to its ability to form hydrogen bonds?
What unique property of the water molecule primarily contributes to its ability to form hydrogen bonds?
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Which type of macromolecule is essential for storing and transmitting genetic information?
Which type of macromolecule is essential for storing and transmitting genetic information?
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What type of bond is primarily responsible for holding water molecules together in a liquid state?
What type of bond is primarily responsible for holding water molecules together in a liquid state?
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Which of the following statements about water's molecular structure is correct?
Which of the following statements about water's molecular structure is correct?
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Which macromolecule is incorrectly paired with its primary function?
Which macromolecule is incorrectly paired with its primary function?
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Which of the following correctly describes the particles that determine an atom's nucleus mass?
Which of the following correctly describes the particles that determine an atom's nucleus mass?
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What type of forces enable geckos to walk on walls?
What type of forces enable geckos to walk on walls?
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How does the charge of a proton compare to that of an electron?
How does the charge of a proton compare to that of an electron?
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Which of the following represents the correct number of amino acids found in human beings?
Which of the following represents the correct number of amino acids found in human beings?
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What is the basic unit of matter that chemistry studies?
What is the basic unit of matter that chemistry studies?
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What aspect changes during a chemical reaction between two compounds?
What aspect changes during a chemical reaction between two compounds?
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Macromolecules are primarily formed by linking which of the following?
Macromolecules are primarily formed by linking which of the following?
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Which of the following groups represents the four main types of macromolecules?
Which of the following groups represents the four main types of macromolecules?
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What are the monomers that make up carbohydrates called?
What are the monomers that make up carbohydrates called?
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How many monosaccharides are joined to form a disaccharide?
How many monosaccharides are joined to form a disaccharide?
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Which class of macromolecules is characterized by its inability to dissolve in water?
Which class of macromolecules is characterized by its inability to dissolve in water?
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What property of water molecules allows them to form bonds with each other?
What property of water molecules allows them to form bonds with each other?
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If a solution has a pH of 4.5, what can be inferred about its ion concentration?
If a solution has a pH of 4.5, what can be inferred about its ion concentration?
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Given that household bleach has a pH of 12 to 13, how can this solution be accurately classified?
Given that household bleach has a pH of 12 to 13, how can this solution be accurately classified?
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How would you describe water's polarity in relation to its molecular interactions?
How would you describe water's polarity in relation to its molecular interactions?
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What is the most likely action of an enzyme after releasing a product?
What is the most likely action of an enzyme after releasing a product?
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What defines the role of biological catalysts?
What defines the role of biological catalysts?
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Which type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?
Which type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?
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What term describes a substance that is dissolved in a solution?
What term describes a substance that is dissolved in a solution?
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What characteristic defines an enzyme's specificity?
What characteristic defines an enzyme's specificity?
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Which term refers to the energy needed to initiate a chemical reaction?
Which term refers to the energy needed to initiate a chemical reaction?
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What are isotopes?
What are isotopes?
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Which structure is primarily responsible for protein synthesis?
Which structure is primarily responsible for protein synthesis?
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Basic unit of matter
Basic unit of matter
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in cells, a structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA
in cells, a structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA
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Negatively charged particles; located in the space surrounding the nucleus
Negatively charged particles; located in the space surrounding the nucleus
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Pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom
Pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom
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one of several forms of a single element, which contains the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
one of several forms of a single element, which contains the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
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Substances formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions
Substances formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions
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Chemical bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another
Chemical bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another
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Atom that has a positive or negative charge
Atom that has a positive or negative charge
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type of bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared
type of bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared
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Weak interaction between hydrogen atom and another atom
Weak interaction between hydrogen atom and another atom
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attraction between molecules of the same substance
attraction between molecules of the same substance
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force of attraction between different kinds of molecules
force of attraction between different kinds of molecules
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material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together
material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together
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type of mixture in which all the components are evenly distributed
type of mixture in which all the components are evenly distributed
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substance that is dissolved a solution
substance that is dissolved a solution
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dissolving substance in a solution
dissolving substance in a solution
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a mixture of water and a nondissolved material
a mixture of water and a nondissolved material
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scale with values 0 to 14, used to measure the concentration of H + ions in a solution: a ph of 0 to 7 is acidic, a pH of 7 is neutra and a PH OF 7-14 is basic.
scale with values 0 to 14, used to measure the concentration of H + ions in a solution: a ph of 0 to 7 is acidic, a pH of 7 is neutra and a PH OF 7-14 is basic.
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a compound that forms hydrogen atoms (H+) in a solution; a solution with a pH of less than 7
a compound that forms hydrogen atoms (H+) in a solution; a solution with a pH of less than 7
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a compound that produces hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution; a solution with a Ph of more than 7
a compound that produces hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution; a solution with a Ph of more than 7
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a compound that prevents sharp, sudden changes in PH
a compound that prevents sharp, sudden changes in PH
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small chemical reaction that makes up a polymer
small chemical reaction that makes up a polymer
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molecules composed of many more monomers; makes up macromolecules
molecules composed of many more monomers; makes up macromolecules
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a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
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Protein that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
Protein that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction
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reactant of an enzyme-catalyst reaction
reactant of an enzyme-catalyst reaction
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Study Notes
Chemistry Fundamentals
- The atom is the basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
- The nucleus is made up of protons (positively charged) and neutrons (neutral).
- Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus.
Bonding and Interactions
- Van der Waals forces, weak interactions, allow geckos to climb vertically.
- Hydrogen bonds, resulting from polar molecules, facilitate interactions between water molecules.
Molecule Composition
- Human beings consist of 32 unique amino acids; proteins are made of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and other elements.
- ATP (adenosine triphosphate) contains three phosphate groups.
- Enzymes lower the activation energy required for chemical reactions, thus enhancing reaction rates.
Macromolecules and Their Building Blocks
- Macromolecules are formed from monomers: carbohydrates from monosaccharides, proteins from amino acids, nucleic acids from nucleotides, and lipids from fatty acids.
- Disaccharides are formed by two monosaccharides joined via dehydration synthesis (e.g., lactose).
Water Properties
- Water molecules exhibit polarity, with a slightly negative oxygen atom and slightly positive hydrogen atoms, enabling hydrogen bonding.
- Partial charges on water molecules allow them to engage in hydrogen bonds with other water molecules.
pH and Acid-Base Concepts
- A pH of 4.5 indicates a solution with higher hydrogen ion concentration, making it acidic.
- Household bleach has a pH between 12 and 13, indicating a basic solution with fewer hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions.
Enzymatic Reactions
- After releasing a product like carbonic acid, enzymes typically rebind to new reactants for subsequent reactions.
Vocabulary Overview
- Atom: Basic unit of matter.
- Nucleus: Center of the atom, containing protons and neutrons.
- Electron: Negatively charged particle orbiting the nucleus.
- Covalent Bond: Forms when atoms share electrons.
- Ionic Bond: Forms when atoms transfer electrons.
- Hydrogen Bond: Attraction between polar molecules, such as water.
- Acidic Solution: Contains more hydrogen (H+) ions.
- Basic Solution: Contains more hydroxide (OH-) ions than hydrogen (H+) ions.
- Enzyme: Biological catalyst that accelerates chemical reactions.
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