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What determines an element's mass number?
What determines an element's mass number?
What are isotopes?
What are isotopes?
What type of bond is represented by two electron pairs being shared?
What type of bond is represented by two electron pairs being shared?
Which molecule is an example of a nonpolar covalent bond?
Which molecule is an example of a nonpolar covalent bond?
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What is a mole in chemistry?
What is a mole in chemistry?
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How many electrons can the first energy level hold?
How many electrons can the first energy level hold?
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How does the water molecule's structure lead to its polarity?
How does the water molecule's structure lead to its polarity?
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What happens to an atom when it gains or loses electrons?
What happens to an atom when it gains or loses electrons?
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What is the role of hydrogen bonds in larger molecules?
What is the role of hydrogen bonds in larger molecules?
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What are the substances that enter a chemical reaction called?
What are the substances that enter a chemical reaction called?
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What defines the chemical properties of an atom?
What defines the chemical properties of an atom?
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What happens to energy during a chemical reaction?
What happens to energy during a chemical reaction?
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What is a half-life in the context of radioisotopes?
What is a half-life in the context of radioisotopes?
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Which of the following is a consequence of hydrogen bonds between water molecules?
Which of the following is a consequence of hydrogen bonds between water molecules?
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What charge does an atom have when it has an equal number of protons and electrons?
What charge does an atom have when it has an equal number of protons and electrons?
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What term describes all reactions that occur in an organism's cells and tissues?
What term describes all reactions that occur in an organism's cells and tissues?
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What happens to atoms with unfilled outer levels?
What happens to atoms with unfilled outer levels?
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Which type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?
Which type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?
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What charge does an atom that loses electrons become?
What charge does an atom that loses electrons become?
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Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?
Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?
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Which correctly describes an anion?
Which correctly describes an anion?
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Which type of bond involves a stronger interaction between atoms?
Which type of bond involves a stronger interaction between atoms?
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What defines a compound?
What defines a compound?
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What is a characteristic of electrolytes?
What is a characteristic of electrolytes?
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Which statement about salts is true?
Which statement about salts is true?
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What role do buffers play in a solution?
What role do buffers play in a solution?
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Which of the following is NOT a major class of organic compounds?
Which of the following is NOT a major class of organic compounds?
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Which functional group is characteristic of amino acids?
Which functional group is characteristic of amino acids?
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What is the carbon/hydrogen/oxygen ratio found in carbohydrates?
What is the carbon/hydrogen/oxygen ratio found in carbohydrates?
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Which type of carbohydrate consists of two simple sugars?
Which type of carbohydrate consists of two simple sugars?
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What is the primary characteristic of lipids?
What is the primary characteristic of lipids?
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Which of the following is a polysaccharide?
Which of the following is a polysaccharide?
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What is the main characteristic of saturated fatty acids?
What is the main characteristic of saturated fatty acids?
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What type of lipid is characterized by having a glycerol molecule attached to three fatty acids?
What type of lipid is characterized by having a glycerol molecule attached to three fatty acids?
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Which type of eicosanoid is known for its role in local hormonal functions?
Which type of eicosanoid is known for its role in local hormonal functions?
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Which of the following is a component of steroids?
Which of the following is a component of steroids?
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What defines the structure of phospholipids and glycolipids?
What defines the structure of phospholipids and glycolipids?
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Which of the following proteins are known as metabolic regulators?
Which of the following proteins are known as metabolic regulators?
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What is the primary function of proteins in the human body?
What is the primary function of proteins in the human body?
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What component is NOT found within triglycerides?
What component is NOT found within triglycerides?
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Study Notes
Atomic Structure and Isotopes
- Electrons orbit the nucleus in an electron cloud, contributing to the atom's negative charge.
- Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons; neutrons are mass-heavy but electrically neutral.
- Isotopes have the same number of protons but differing neutrons, leading to different mass numbers.
- Radioisotopes emit radiation and decay at a characteristic rate called half-life.
- Atomic weight is crucial for chemical reactions, and is used to measure chemicals.
Chemical Properties and Ions
- Atoms are neutral if they have equal protons and electrons; an imbalance creates ions (charged atoms).
- Energy levels, analogous to shells, dictate the number of electrons surrounding the atom: Level 1 holds 2, Levels 2 and 3 hold 8 each.
- Atoms with unfilled outer energy levels are reactive; filled outer levels are inert.
Chemical Bonds
- Chemical bonds are formed to stabilize reactive atoms by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons.
- Types of chemical bonds:
- Ionic Bonds: Formed between oppositely charged ions (cations and anions), enabling the conduction of electricity in solution (electrolytes).
- Covalent Bonds: Atoms share electrons, creating molecules; single bonds share one pair while double bonds share two pairs.
- Hydrogen Bonds: Weak attractions between polar molecules; significant in the structure of proteins and DNA, and contribute to water's unique properties.
Chemical Reactions and Energy
- Chemical reactions involve reactants transforming into products, contributing to metabolism.
- Chemical energy in bonds is potential; energy conversion results in some loss as heat.
- Salts dissociate into ions in solution but have negligible effects on pH.
Buffers and pH Control
- Buffers stabilize pH by removing or replacing H+ ions, essential for maintaining physiological conditions.
Organic Compounds
- Comprised mostly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; classes include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, with functional groups enhancing molecular interactions.
Carbohydrates
- Organic molecules with a ratio of 1:2:1 for carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; categorized into:
- Monosaccharides: Single sugars (e.g., glucose).
- Disaccharides: Two sugars linked; require hydrolysis for use (e.g., sucrose).
- Polysaccharides: Long chains of sugars; examples include cellulose (indigestible), starch (digestible), and glycogen (animal glucose storage).
Lipids
- Hydrophobic molecules primarily made of carbon and hydrogen; five main classes:
- Fatty Acids: Differentiated by saturation levels (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated).
- Eicosanoids: Derived from arachidonic acid; involved in inflammation and hormonal signaling.
- Glycerides: Comprises monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides; provide energy, insulation, and protection.
- Steroids: Composed of four carbon rings; includes cholesterol and sex hormones.
- Phospholipids and Glycolipids: Form cell membrane structures, possessing both hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.
Proteins
- Composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen; crucial for all bodily functions and serve as cell factories for protein synthesis.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to atomic structure, including isotopes, chemical properties, and the formation of chemical bonds. Assess your understanding of electron arrangements, ions, and the role of atomic weight in chemical reactions. Perfect for students studying foundational chemistry concepts.
