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What is one characteristic of living organisms related to their physical body?

  • Dependency on external heat
  • Ability to photosynthesize
  • Separate self from environment (correct)
  • Presence of a backbone
  • Which process is essential for organisms to obtain energy and nutrients?

  • Metabolism (correct)
  • Photosynthesis
  • Digestion
  • Reproduction
  • What type of information is necessary for the survival and reproduction of a species?

  • Cultural transmission
  • Inheritable information (correct)
  • Environmental adaptation
  • Aesthetic traits
  • Which of the following components is critical for defining life as we know it?

    <p>Carbon-based molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is liquid water considered essential for living organisms?

    <p>It is the most abundant substance in living things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes living things from nonliving things in biological research?

    <p>Living things are composed of molecules and cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element?

    <p>Atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which particles compose the nucleus of an atom?

    <p>Neutrons and protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the atomic number of an element?

    <p>The number of protons in its nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the chemical reactivity of an element?

    <p>Number and arrangement of electrons in orbitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the area outside the nucleus where electrons can be found?

    <p>Electron cloud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about electron orbitals is accurate?

    <p>Orbitals have distinct shapes and contain electrons 90% of the time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mass number of an element, and how is it calculated?

    <p>Sum of protons and neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a compound?

    <p>A substance formed by the combination of two or more different elements in a fixed ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during a chemical reaction?

    <p>Chemical bonds are formed or broken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes polar covalent bonds?

    <p>Electrons are shared unequally, creating partial charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond forms as a result of the attraction between oppositely charged ions?

    <p>Ionic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are temporary attractions among molecules due to the formation of temporary dipoles called?

    <p>van der Waals forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes hydrogen bonds?

    <p>Occur between polar molecules due to opposite charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'electronegativity' refer to?

    <p>The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group is involved in the formation of amino acids?

    <p>Amino group (–NH2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic allows water to moderate temperature effectively?

    <p>The hydrogen bonds between water molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water molecules are classified as hydrophilic because they:

    <p>Interact favorably with other polar molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When sodium chloride (NaCl) dissolves in water, it results in the formation of:

    <p>Ions in solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines emergent properties?

    <p>Unique characteristics that arise from specific interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond occurs when atoms share one or more pairs of electrons?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group typically forms cations?

    <p>Metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characteristics of Life

    • Organisms separate themselves from their environment and maintain homeostasis.
    • Metabolism involves obtaining and utilizing energy and nutrients.
    • Organisms possess inheritable information for survival passed to offspring through reproduction.

    Life as We Know It

    • Composed of one or more cells.
    • Metabolic processes include photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, and respiration.
    • DNA serves as the carrier of inheritable information.
    • All organic molecules have a carbon skeleton.
    • Liquid water is the most abundant substance in living organisms.

    Elements and Atoms

    • Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances via chemical reactions; listed in the periodic table.
    • Atoms are the smallest units that retain an element's properties, consisting of protons (positive charge), neutrons (neutral), and electrons (negative charge).

    Atomic Structure

    • The nucleus contains protons and neutrons and accounts for most of an atom's mass.
    • Electrons exist in an electron cloud surrounding the nucleus.

    Chemical Bonds

    • Molecular Bonds: Include covalent and ionic bonds, formed through chemical reactions that create or break bond associations.
    • Covalent Bonds: Atoms share pairs of electrons; can be single, double, or triple bonds leading to greater stability.

    Charges and Electronegativity

    • Nonpolar covalent bonds share electrons equally, while polar covalent bonds do not, creating slight charges.
    • Electronegativity is the atom's tendency to attract electrons.

    Ionic Bonds

    • Ions form when atoms lose or gain electrons, creating cations (positive) and anions (negative).
    • Ionic bonds result from the attraction between oppositely charged ions, e.g., NaCl (sodium chloride).

    Non-Molecular Interactions

    • Interactions such as hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, and van der Waals forces are weaker than covalent and ionic bonds.
    • Hydrogen bonds occur between polar molecules, influencing the properties of water.

    Chemical Reactions

    • Involve the rearrangement of matter and energy, represented by reactants transforming into products.

    Molecule Shape and Function

    • The three-dimensional structure of molecules is essential for their biological function.

    Carbon Chemistry

    • Carbon is central to organic molecules, forming diverse structures and compounds.
    • Organic compounds are generally more complex due to the versatile bonding nature of carbon.

    Functional Groups

    • Arrangements like amino, carboxyl, phosphate, carbonyl, and hydroxyl groups frequently appear in organic molecules, dictating their reactivity and interactions.

    Properties of Water

    • Water is a polar molecule with unique physical and chemical properties, existing in solid, liquid, and gas states.
    • Cohesion, high specific heat, surface tension, and a capacity to dissolve various substances are emergent properties due to water's structure.

    Cohesion and Temperature Regulation

    • Cohesion refers to the attraction between water molecules, affecting surface tension.
    • Water's high specific heat helps regulate temperature changes in organisms and environments, contributing to stable habitats.

    Ice Structure and Solvent Properties

    • Ice floats due to its crystal structure from hydrogen bonds; solid water is less dense than liquid water.
    • Water serves as an excellent solvent for polar and ionic substances, while nonpolar substances exhibit limited solubility.

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