Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry
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What can happen if there is too much potassium outside nerve cells?

  • The potassium inside the cells cannot escape. (correct)
  • Nerve cells become hyperactive.
  • Electrical impulses are enhanced.
  • Muscle contractions increase significantly.

    • Which of the following describes a consequence of potassium overdose?

  • Enhanced neurotransmitter release.
  • Cardiac arrest may occur. (correct)
  • Heightened immune response.
  • Increased nitrogen waste production.

    • In differentiating between electrolytes and non-electrolytes, which characteristic is true for electrolytes?

  • They do not dissociate in solution.
  • They remain stable regardless of concentration.
  • They are always negatively charged.
  • They can conduct electricity in solution. (correct)

    • How is 'hyperkalemia' generally characterized?

    <p>High potassium levels in the bloodstream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important role of electrolytes in the human body?

    <p>They regulate blood pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an ionic bond?

    <p>Electrostatic forces hold cations and anions together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do atoms typically form covalent bonds?

    <p>When atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the type of bond, ionic or covalent, be determined?

    <p>By comparing electronegativity values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes electronegativity?

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

    What type of bond would likely form between elements with widely different electronegativities?

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

    In a polar covalent bond, how are electrons shared?

    <p>Unequally between atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs will most likely form a covalent bond?

    <p>H and O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situations do non-polar covalent bonds occur?

    <p>When two atoms of the same element bond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the octet rule?

    <p>Atoms react to achieve a noble gas configuration of eight valence electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can ionic bonding be described?

    <p>Occurs when atoms lose or gain electrons to achieve stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an electrolyte?

    <p>It conducts electricity when dissolved in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ions is considered a principal electrolyte in body fluids?

    <p>Na⁺</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does electronegativity affect bond formation?

    <p>Atoms with very different electronegativity likely form ionic bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of polar covalent bonds?

    <p>Unequal sharing of electrons due to differences in electronegativity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a potential consequence of electrolyte overload?

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

    Which statement reflects the nature of non-electrolytes?

    <p>They do not produce ions in solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is formed when the difference in electronegativity is greater than 2.0?

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

    Which elements are considered the most electronegative?

    <p>Nonmetals from Groups 5A–7A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electronegativity difference that characterizes a pure covalent bond?

    <p>0.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a polar covalent bond like H2O, what is the electronegativity difference?

    <p>1.4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what does a greater difference in electronegativity indicate?

    <p>Greater ionic character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electronegativity of lithium (Li) mentioned in the content?

    <p>1.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds demonstrates a polar covalent bond?

    <p>H2O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What electron configuration is true for a sodium ion (Na+)?

    <p>1s22s22p6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stable electron configuration of the calcium ion, [Ca]2+?

    <p>1s22s22p6 3s23p6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes electrolytes in a solution?

    <p>They can conduct electricity when dissolved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electronegativity difference ΔE.N. between calcium and oxygen?

    <p>2.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an equivalent of a charged substance represent?

    <p>An amount that reacts with Avogadro's number of electrical charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structure do ionic compounds typically form?

    <p>Lattice structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the equivalent weight of a substance calculated?

    <p>Atomic or molecular weight divided by charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ions are commonly found in blood as electrolytes?

    <p>Na+, K+, Ca+, Mg+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common representation of electrolytes in healthcare?

    <p>Milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the hydration process, what happens to ions in an aqueous solution?

    <p>Ions are surrounded by water molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about nonelectrolytes?

    <p>They do not conduct electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of hypokalemia?

    <p>Serious medical emergencies can occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms represents a condition of low concentration in the blood?

    <p>-hypo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do electrolytes play in the body?

    <p>They help regulate various functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ion is specifically mentioned as essential for cardiac function?

    <p>Potassium (K+)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between sodium and potassium in the human body?

    <p>Potassium is 40% more prevalent in the body than sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many milliequivalents are there in one equivalent?

    <p>1000 mEq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can result from an overdose of potassium chloride?

    <p>Kidney failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of potassium in nerve cells?

    <p>It maintains electrical balance within the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk when there is excessive potassium outside nerve cells?

    <p>The electrical impulses may die away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by low potassium levels in the body?

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

    In what way do electrolytes affect bodily functions?

    <p>They regulate muscle contractions and nerve impulses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is characterized by a difference in electronegativity greater than 2.0?

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

    What is the electronegativity difference for a polar covalent bond?

    <p>0.3 - 2.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond would form between two nonmetals with identical electronegativities?

    <p>Pure covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is an example of a polar covalent bond?

    <p>H2O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a greater difference in electronegativity indicate about ionic character?

    <p>Greater ionic character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding pure covalent bonds?

    <p>They have an electronegativity difference of 0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electronegativity of fluorine (F)?

    <p>4.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is commonly formed by ionic compounds?

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

    What is represented by the term '-emia'?

    <p>A condition in the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the equivalent weight of a substance determined?

    <p>By dividing atomic or molecular weight by the number of charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from hypokalemia?

    <p>Cardiac arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common unit used to represent electrolyte concentrations in healthcare?

    <p>Milliequivalents per litre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'hyperkalemia' indicate?

    <p>High potassium concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is found in greater quantities in the human body compared to sodium?

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

    How is the total number of equivalents related to the mass and valence of a substance?

    <p>Equivalents = (mass x valence) / molar mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'n' represent in the equivalent weight formula?

    <p>The number of charges associated with the ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to calcium when it loses two electrons?

    <p>It achieves a stable configuration similar to a noble gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a feature of ionic compounds?

    <p>They can form lattice structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do weak electrolytes behave when dissolved in water?

    <p>They partially disassociate into charged particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about hydration of ions in solutions is correct?

    <p>Ions are surrounded by water molecules in a structured manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electronegativity difference between calcium and oxygen?

    <p>2.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ion is NOT typically found as an electrolyte in the blood?

    <p>H2O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from the transfer of electrons from calcium to oxygen?

    <p>Creation of stable [O]2- and [Ca]2+ ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of electrolytes in the human body?

    <p>They assist in regulating muscle contractions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of atoms forming bonds according to the octet rule?

    <p>To achieve a noble gas configuration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly defines an electrolyte?

    <p>A compound that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of an imbalance of electrolytes such as sodium or potassium in the body?

    <p>Changes in blood pressure and nerve function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do non-electrolytes differ from electrolytes?

    <p>They do not dissociate into ions in solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'ionic character' refer to in a chemical bond?

    <p>The extent to which a bond has ionic properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is hyperkalemia characterized in the body?

    <p>Elevated levels of potassium in the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does electronegativity play in bond formation?

    <p>It affects how strongly atoms attract bonding electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the formation of an ionic bond?

    <p>One atom donates an electron to another atom with a significantly higher electronegativity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an ionic bond?

    <p>Atoms completely lose or gain electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a covalent bond formed between atoms?

    <p>By sharing one or more pairs of electrons between atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of electronegativity in bond formation?

    <p>It helps predict the type of bond based on the tendency to attract electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would you most likely find a polar covalent bond?

    <p>Between atoms with slightly different electronegativity values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What properties do elements with widely different electronegativity typically exhibit?

    <p>They tend to form ionic bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly differentiates between polar and non-polar covalent bonds?

    <p>Polar bonds result from unequal sharing of electrons, while non-polar bonds involve equal sharing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What general trend can be observed regarding electronegativity values on the periodic table?

    <p>Electronegativity increases from left to right across a period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the ability of atoms to gain or lose electrons play in chemical bonding?

    <p>It influences whether the bond formed is ionic or covalent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fundamentals of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

    • The lecture covers ionic bonding and electrolyte status of body fluids.
    • Recommended reading includes "General Chemistry - The Essential Concepts" by Chang and Goldsby 7e, specifically sections 9.1, 9.2, 9.4, and 9.5.

    FUNCHEM 6 Learning Outcomes

    • Define the octet rule and electronegativity.
    • Differentiate between pure covalent and polar covalent bonding.
    • Explain ionic bonding and ionic character.
    • Predict the type of bond (covalent, polar covalent, or ionic) based on electronegativity values.
    • Explain the formation of ionic compounds using electronic configurations.
    • Differentiate between electrolytes and non-electrolytes, and recall principal electrolytes in body fluids.
    • Calculate electrolyte concentrations in mEq/L.
    • Explain the importance of electrolytes in the body and consequences of electrolyte imbalances (e.g., hypo/hyperkalemia, hypo/hypernatremia).

    Noble Gas Configuration

    • Noble gases are chemically stable (inert).
    • They share a common electron configuration of 8 valence electrons, which is very stable. Helium (He) is an exception with 2 valence electrons.

    Octet Rule

    • Atoms (other than hydrogen) tend to form bonds until they are surrounded by 8 valence electrons.
    • Atoms are most stable with a filled or empty outer electron shell.
    • Except for hydrogen (H) and helium (He), atoms will gain or lose electrons (ionic bonding) or share electrons (covalent bonding) to achieve a noble gas configuration.

    Chemical Bonds: Ionic Bonds

    • An ionic bond is an electrostatic force holding cations and anions in an ionic compound.
    • Atoms either completely lose one or more electrons to form positive cations or gain one or more electrons to become negative anions.

    Chemical Bonds: Covalent Bonds

    • A covalent bond forms when atoms share one pair of electrons.
    • Neither atom is willing to give up or take electrons.

    Ionic vs. Covalent

    • Electronegativity values help determine whether an ionic or covalent bond will form.
    • Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
    • The greater the electronegativity difference, the more ionic the bond.

    Electronegativity

    • Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.
    • If electronegativity values are the same, electrons are shared equally (non-polar covalent bond).
    • If one atom is more electronegative than the other, electrons are not shared equally (polar covalent bond). Differences in electronegativity lead to ionic bonds.
    • Electronegativity generally increases across a period (left to right) on the periodic table.
    • Electronegativity generally decreases down a group (top to bottom) on the periodic table.

    Types of Chemical Bonds

    • Ionic bonds form when there is a large difference in electronegativity (greater than 2.0).
    • Polar covalent bonds form with moderate electronegativity differences (0.3-2.0).
    • Pure covalent bonds form when electronegativity values are identical (difference of 0).

    Ionic and Ionic Character

    • The greater the difference in electronegativity, the greater the ionic character of a bond.

    Some Salts for Practice

    • Specific examples (e.g., NaCl, CaO) are discussed with electron configurations and transfer of electrons. NaCl has EN(Na)=0.9, EN(Cl)=3.0, ΔEN=2.1 ; CaO has EN(Ca)=1.0, EN(O)=3.5 ΔEN =2.5

    Calcium and Oxygen

    • Discusses examples for calcium and oxygen with electron configurations and electron transfer.

    Properties of Ionic Compounds

    • Ionic compounds form interactions between metals and nonmetals.
    • They create lattices held together by electrostatic interactions.
    • They generally have high melting points.
    • They are usually soluble in water.

    Electrolytes - Ions in Solution

    • Electrolytes are substances that dissolve in water to form charged particles that conduct electricity.
    • Weak electrolytes partially separate and strong electrolytes fully separate.
    • Nonelectrolytes do not form ions and do not conduct electricity when dissolved in water.
    • Ions in solution are hydrated (surrounded by water molecules).

    Water - Dipole

    • Water has a dipole moment, with a partial negative charge around the oxygen and partial positive charges around the hydrogens (δ+ and δ- notation).

    Electrolytes in the Body

    • The concentration of electrolytes (e.g., Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl-, HCO3-) is important in different body fluids (blood, interstitial fluid, cell). Specific examples are given.

    Equivalents

    • Equivalents are used as a measure of the amount of charged substance that will react with or give an Avogadro's number of electrical charges. Formula: (mass x valence)/molar mass

    In Clinical Situations

    • Electrolyte status is measured in serum/plasma.
    • Results are represented in different ways, but milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L) is a common way.
    • Specific examples of electrolyte measurements are provided in a table.

    Importance of Electrolytes

    • Changes in sodium and potassium concentrations can lead to serious medical emergencies.
    • Terms like hypo and hyper refer to low and high concentrations ("-emia" indicates concentration in the blood). Examples of imbalances (e.g., hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia) are provided.

    Nervous System and Electrolytes

    • Potassium (K+) and sodium (Na+) are important for nerve cell function and electrical signals.
    • Deficiencies in these ions can cause serious complications (e.g. hypokalemia and cardiac arrest.) A link to relevant research is provided.

    LoSalt - Essential and Deadly

    • Potassium (K+) is 40% more prevalent in our body than sodium.
    • Potassium is important in all body parts, especially in red blood cells, muscles, and brain tissue.
    • It is the main cationic electrolyte found inside cells.
    • High levels of potassium can be lethal.

    Deadly Potassium Chloride (KCl)

    • Excessive potassium outside nerve cells interferes with normal electrical signaling and can cause harm or even death (e.g., convulsions, heart attack, organ failure). Risks of fatal overdose are explicitly stated.

    Learning Outcomes Summary

    • The lecture reviewed concepts essential for understanding ionic and covalent bonding, electrolytes, and their relevance in clinical settings.

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