Questions and Answers
How do covalent bonds form?
Two unstable elements with unfilled outer shells react and share a valence electron without one element having it closer to its nucleus.
What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?
A polar bond means the electrons are not equally shared, while nonpolar bonds are equally shared.
How do ionic bonds form?
An ionic bond is formed from the attraction of two oppositely charged ions, where one atom steals electrons from another.
Why is water considered a polar molecule?
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How do hydrogen bonds form?
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List the properties of water.
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How does the dissociation of water establish the pH scale?
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How can pH impact organisms?
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How does the electron arrangement of carbon contribute to its versatility?
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What are functional groups?
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What is the process of forming polymers?
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What is the process of breaking down polymers?
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What are the 4 major classes of biomolecules?
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What are the characteristics of carbohydrates?
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Study Notes
Covalent Bonds
- Covalent bonds involve the sharing of valence electrons between two unstable elements with unfilled outer shells, resulting in equal sharing.
Polar vs Nonpolar Covalent Bonds
- In polar covalent bonds, electrons are unevenly shared, creating a charge difference; nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing of electrons.
Ionic Bonds
- Ionic bonds are formed through the attraction between oppositely charged ions: cations (metals) and anions (nonmetals). Electronegativity differences lead one atom to steal electrons, generating ions that attract each other.
Water as a Polar Molecule
- Water's polarity arises from electrons being drawn more toward the oxygen atom, giving it a partial negative charge while hydrogen atoms acquire partial positive charges.
Hydrogen Bonds
- Hydrogen bonds occur when a partially positive hydrogen atom is attracted to a partially negative atom, contributing to the interactions between water molecules.
Properties of Water
- Cohesive: Water molecules stick together.
- Adhesive: Water adheres to other surfaces.
- Temperature Regulation: Moderates organism temperatures.
- Excellent Solvent: Dissolves various substances.
- High Surface Tension: High resistance to external force.
- Density Anomaly: Ice is less dense than liquid water.
- Polar Nature: Contributes to unique chemical properties.
Dissociation of Water and pH Scale
- Water dissociates into H3O+ and OH- ions, establishing the pH scale by allowing comparisons between H+ (acidic) and OH- (basic) concentrations.
pH Impact on Organisms
- pH variation alters molecular shapes, which can lead to significant functional changes and potentially threaten life. Living organisms maintain internal pH using natural buffers that stabilize H+ levels.
Carbon Versatility
- Carbon features four valence electrons, enabling it to form four covalent bonds with other atoms, leading to an immense variety of molecular structures which are foundational in biomolecules.
Functional Groups of Organic Molecules
- Hydroxyl (-OH): Increases solubility, found in alcohols.
- Carbonyl (-CO- or -CHO): Polar, enhances solubility, present in sugars.
- Carboxyl (-COOH): Acidic, donates H+, forms carboxylate ions in cells.
- Amino (-NH2 or -NH3+): Acts as a base, accepts H+.
- Sulfhydryl (-SH): Can form disulfide bridges crucial for protein structure.
- Phosphate (-PO4^2-): Contributes negative charge in DNA, reactive with H2O.
- Methyl (-CH3): Deactivates DNA when attached.
Formation and Breakdown of Polymers
- Polymers form through condensation reactions, which release water, while hydrolysis breaks them down by adding water.
Major Classes of Biomolecules
- Four primary categories: Lipids, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids.
Characteristics of Carbohydrates
- Comprising carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; carbohydrates are categorized into monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides, with monosaccharides being the simplest form and essential for nucleic acid synthesis.
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Test your understanding of covalent and ionic bonds, including concepts such as polar and nonpolar covalent bonds, and the unique properties of water as a polar molecule. Explore the significance of hydrogen bonds and their role in molecular interactions. Challenge your knowledge on the fundamental principles of chemical bonding.