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What are Lewis structures and what are they used for?
Lewis structures show how electrons are arranged and provide a simplified representation of valence electrons, demonstrating the bonding between atoms.
What is the importance of valence electrons?
Valence electrons are important because they determine how atoms bond and interact with each other.
Define ionic bonds.
Ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Define hydrogen bonding.
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Define Van der Waals Force.
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Determine the type of chemical bonding in a substance.
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What are the monomers of carbohydrates?
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What is the general molecular formula for carbohydrates?
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How are disaccharides connected?
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What is a peptide bond?
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What are protein monomers called?
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Study Notes
Lewis Structures
- Shows the arrangement of electrons in a molecule.
- A simplified way to represent valence electrons.
- Valence electrons are in the outermost electron shell.
- Used to illustrate bonding between atoms.
Chemical Bonds
- Ionic bond: Formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms, creating oppositely charged ions that attract each other.
- Hydrogen bond: A weak attraction between a hydrogen atom covalently linked to a highly electronegative atom (oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine) and an electron pair in a neighboring molecule.
- Van der Waals force: Weak, short-range attractive forces between molecules, arising from temporary fluctuations in electron distribution.
Carbon: The Backbone of Life
- Carbon forms the backbone of macromolecules.
- Found in combination with elements such as hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and phosphorus.
Carbohydrates
- Monomers: monosaccharides (simple sugars).
- Disaccharides: Two monosaccharides joined by glycosidic linkages.
- Polysaccharides: Long chains of monosaccharides.
Monosaccharides
- General molecular formula: CH2O.
- Functional groups: carbonyl group (C=O) and hydroxyl group (—OH).
Disaccharides
- Formed through a dehydration reaction, removing water and forming a covalent bond between two monosaccharides.
Polysaccharides
- Structural (cellulose, chitin): Provide support and structure to organisms.
- Storage (amylose, amylopectin, glycogen): Store energy for later use.
Protein
- Monomers: amino acids.
- Polypeptides: Chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
- Peptide bond: A covalent bond formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another.
- Each polypeptide chain has a free amino group (N-terminus) and a free carboxyl group (C-terminus).
Protein Structure
- Primary structure: linear sequence of amino acids.
- Secondary structure: Local folding patterns, such as alpha-helices and beta-sheets, stabilized by hydrogen bonds.
- Tertiary structure: Three-dimensional shape of a single polypeptide chain, stabilized by various interactions (hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, hydrophobic interactions, disulfide bridges).
- Quaternary structure: Arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains, forming a functional protein.
Hemoglobin
- An example of a protein with a quaternary structure.
- Composed of four polypeptide subunits.
- Responsible for oxygen transport in the blood.
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This quiz covers the basics of Lewis structures and different types of chemical bonds including ionic, hydrogen, and Van der Waals forces. Additionally, it explores the role of carbon in biological macromolecules and the structure of carbohydrates. Test your understanding of these foundational chemistry concepts!
