Chemistry: Matter and Chemical Bonds

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What type of monomers make up nucleic acids?

Amino acids

Nucleotides (correct)

Fatty acids

Carbohydrates

Which statement regarding protein structure is true?

Proteins always have a linear shape.

The shape of a protein determines its function. (correct)

All proteins are identical in structure.

Protein structure is unchanged by pH levels.

What replaces thymine in RNA?

Guanine

Uracil (correct)

Adenine

Cytosine

Which bond is formed between amino acids in proteins?

Peptide bonds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nitrogenous bases is found in DNA but not in RNA?

Thymine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of bases?

Bases donate protons (H+) or accept hydronium ions (OH-) Signup and view all the answers

What is formed during a neutralization reaction between an acidic solution and a basic solution?

Water and salt Signup and view all the answers

What defines a buffer in a solution?

A weak acid combined with its conjugate base or a weak base with its conjugate acid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about organic compounds is true?

Organic compounds contain carbon, hydrogen, and other elements like oxygen and nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of monosaccharides?

They are complex carbohydrates with multiple repeating units Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of glycogen in animals?

For short-term energy storage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes lipids?

They are hydrophobic and have varied functions in cells Signup and view all the answers

Which type of carbohydrate is formed when two monosaccharides join together?

Disaccharide Signup and view all the answers

What particle in an atom determines its atomic number?

Proton Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemical bond is formed by the sharing of electrons?

Covalent bond Signup and view all the answers

What is the net charge of an atom with 4 protons, 4 neutrons, and 5 electrons?

-1 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is characteristic of hydrogen bonds?

Responsible for holding molecules together temporarily Signup and view all the answers

In the context of chemical reactions, what occurs when molecules interact?

New molecules are formed Signup and view all the answers

Which property of water allows it to support small organisms on its surface?

High surface tension Signup and view all the answers

What is produced when an acid donates a hydrogen ion?

Conjugate base Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding ionic bonds?

They form when electrons are exchanged between atoms Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of water makes it known as the 'Elixir of life'?

Its unique capacity to dissolve numerous substances Signup and view all the answers

Which particle generally has no charge and is found in the nucleus of an atom?

Neutron Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Matter - Atoms, Elements, Molecules

Chemistry is the study of matter
Elements are substances that cannot be broken down into other substances
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains its characteristics
The nucleus of an atom contains protons (+1) and neutrons (no charge)
The number of protons in an atom determines its atomic number
Electrons (-1) surround the nucleus

Chemical Bonds

Covalent bonds are the strongest chemical bonds and form molecules
Two or more atoms held together by covalently shared electrons form a molecule
A compound or molecular element can be formed by covalently shared electrons
Ionic bonds form when an atom exchanges an electron with another atom.
Hydrogen bonds are the weakest bonds
They temporarily help separate molecules together
They are responsible for holding complementary DNA strands together

Chemical Reactions

Chemical reactions occur when molecules interact with each other to form one or more molecules of a different type

Thermodynamics of Chemical Reactions

Chemical reactions can be either endothermic or exothermic
Endothermic reactions require heat input
Exothermic reactions release heat

Properties of Water

Water has a high specific heat which means it can resist temperature changes
It also has a high surface tension which allows small particles and organisms to rest on its surface
Water is a polar molecule and can dissolve many types of organic and inorganic substances

Acids, Bases, and Buffers

When a chemical is dissolved in water it may behave as an acid, a base, or a buffer
Acids donate protons (H+ ions) and their conjugate base is what remains after it donates a hydrogen ion
Bases accept protons (H+ ions) or donate hydroxide ions (OH-) and their conjugate acid forms when the base gains a hydrogen ion
A neutralization reaction of acidic and basic solutions will result in water and salt
A buffer is an aqueous combination of a weak acid and its conjugate base, or a weak base and its conjugate acid.

Chemical Structure of Organic Compounds

Organic compounds contain carbon
Organic molecules contain hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus and some metal ions
Monomers act as the basic building blocks of biomolecules
Polymers are larger molecules formed from repeating units of monomers
Monosaccharides are simple sugars made of 3 to 7 carbon atoms
Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) is a key sugar used for energy and is a monosaccharide
Disaccharides are a type of carbohydrate where two monosaccharides join together
Sucrose (table sugar) is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose
Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides
Cellulose is a structural component in plant cell walls
Glycogen is used by animals for short-term energy storage
Isomers are molecules, such as glucose and fructose, that share the same molecular formula but differ in the arrangement of their atoms.
Carbohydrates are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
Lipids are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Lipids are hydrophobic and do not dissolve in water
Lipids perform various functions in cells such as acting as a structural component or providing energy storage
Proteins are large unbranched polymers made of amino acid monomers
Amino acids are cyclic molecules containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur or phosphorus
Amino acids form polypeptides through peptide bonds
Proteins shape is determined by its function and is found in 3D structures
Enzymes are proteins that catalyze reactions
Nucleic acids are made of nucleotide monomers which contain a 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base
The two types of nucleic acids are DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid)
Nitrogenous bases include adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T) for DNA and uracil (U) replaces thymine in RNA
Nucleotides pair to form the double-helix structure in DNA

DNA vs. RNA

DNA is double stranded
RNA is single stranded
DNA contains deoxyribose sugar
RNA contains ribose sugar
DNA has thymine as a nitrogenous base
RNA has uracil as a nitrogenous base

Complementarity

In DNA, adenine pairs with thymine
In DNA, cytosine pairs with guanine
In RNA, adenine pairs with uracil
In RNA, cytosine pairs with guanine

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