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What is the maximum number of electrons that the 3rd shell can effectively hold?
What is the maximum number of electrons that the 3rd shell can effectively hold?
- 32
- 2
- 18 (correct)
- 8
Which atomic feature defines the identity of an element?
Which atomic feature defines the identity of an element?
- Number of Electrons
- Mass Number
- Atomic Number (correct)
- Number of Neutrons
Which of the following elements is represented by the chemical symbol 'Na'?
Which of the following elements is represented by the chemical symbol 'Na'?
- Nitrogen
- Calcium
- Sodium (correct)
- Natrium
Which of these elements is NOT one of the four major elements in the human body?
Which of these elements is NOT one of the four major elements in the human body?
How are elements organized in the periodic table?
How are elements organized in the periodic table?
What is the total number of major elements that make up 96% of the human body?
What is the total number of major elements that make up 96% of the human body?
Which shell is closest to the nucleus and can hold a maximum of 2 electrons?
Which shell is closest to the nucleus and can hold a maximum of 2 electrons?
What does the atomic number indicate about an element?
What does the atomic number indicate about an element?
Which type of bond is considered the strongest among chemical bonds?
Which type of bond is considered the strongest among chemical bonds?
What distinguishes a hydrophilic compound from a hydrophobic compound?
What distinguishes a hydrophilic compound from a hydrophobic compound?
What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?
What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?
What is the nature of a radioisotope?
What is the nature of a radioisotope?
What defines an organic compound?
What defines an organic compound?
What characterizes a buffer solution?
What characterizes a buffer solution?
What is the difference between an anion and a cation?
What is the difference between an anion and a cation?
Which of these accurately describes salts in a biological context?
Which of these accurately describes salts in a biological context?
What is the nature of hydrogen bonds?
What is the nature of hydrogen bonds?
How do hydrogen bonds influence surface tension in water?
How do hydrogen bonds influence surface tension in water?
Which is true about chemical reactions?
Which is true about chemical reactions?
In a reversible chemical reaction, what indicates that the reaction can proceed in either direction?
In a reversible chemical reaction, what indicates that the reaction can proceed in either direction?
What characterizes endergonic reactions?
What characterizes endergonic reactions?
What role do hydrogen bonds play in the structure of proteins?
What role do hydrogen bonds play in the structure of proteins?
Which of the following statements about surface tension is true?
Which of the following statements about surface tension is true?
Why can insects walk on water?
Why can insects walk on water?
What happens to the hydrogen ion concentration when the pH of a solution decreases by one unit?
What happens to the hydrogen ion concentration when the pH of a solution decreases by one unit?
Which of the following accurately describes a solution with a pH below 7?
Which of the following accurately describes a solution with a pH below 7?
What can be inferred about a solution with a pH of 7?
What can be inferred about a solution with a pH of 7?
What is the role of a buffer in a chemical system?
What is the role of a buffer in a chemical system?
Which statement is true about blood pH?
Which statement is true about blood pH?
What type of compound is formed when metals and nonmetals bond ionically?
What type of compound is formed when metals and nonmetals bond ionically?
What characterizes a solution with a high concentration of base ions?
What characterizes a solution with a high concentration of base ions?
How does a single-digit change in pH relate to the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration?
How does a single-digit change in pH relate to the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration?
What is the primary function of glycogen in the human body?
What is the primary function of glycogen in the human body?
Which type of fatty acid is typically solid at room temperature?
Which type of fatty acid is typically solid at room temperature?
What distinguishes polyunsaturated fatty acids from other types of fatty acids?
What distinguishes polyunsaturated fatty acids from other types of fatty acids?
Which type of polysaccharide is indigestible by humans and is not a source of energy?
Which type of polysaccharide is indigestible by humans and is not a source of energy?
What is a characteristic of omega-3 fatty acids?
What is a characteristic of omega-3 fatty acids?
How do monounsaturated fatty acids differ from saturated fatty acids?
How do monounsaturated fatty acids differ from saturated fatty acids?
Which type of lipid molecule is primarily hydrophobic?
Which type of lipid molecule is primarily hydrophobic?
Which of the following is a consequence of overconsumption of saturated fats?
Which of the following is a consequence of overconsumption of saturated fats?
Study Notes
Atoms and Atomic Structures
- Atoms consist of a nucleus surrounded by electron shells, with each shell holding a defined number of electrons.
- The first shell holds 2 electrons, the second holds 8, and the third can hold up to 18 but typically is satisfied with 8.
- More complex atoms may have additional electron shells.
Elements and Atomic Number
- An element is a substance that cannot be broken down chemically; each element has a unique atomic number based on the number of protons it contains.
- The periodic table organizes elements by increasing atomic number, with symbols derived from the element's name or its Latin/German name.
Composition of the Human Body
- The human body is primarily composed of four major elements: hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen (96% total).
- Contains 7 mineral elements and 13 trace elements essential for various bodily functions.
Chemical Bonds
- Hydrogen bonds are weak attractions between partially charged atoms, crucial for properties like water's surface tension.
- Strongest chemical bonds include covalent bonds, followed by ionic and hydrogen bonds.
Chemical Reactions
- Each chemical reaction involves the formation, breaking, or rearrangement of bonds, with reactants converted into products.
- Exergonic reactions release energy, while endergonic reactions require energy to proceed.
Acids, Bases, and pH
- A pH of 7 indicates a neutral solution; pH < 7 indicates acidity and pH > 7 indicates basicity.
- Buffers, composed of a weak acid and its corresponding base, maintain stable pH levels in biological systems.
Electrolytes and Salts
- Salts are formed from the reaction of metal cations and nonmetal anions due to ionic bonding.
- When dissolved in water, salts dissociate into electrolytes which conduct electrical currents.
Organic Compounds
- Carbohydrates include monosaccharides and polysaccharides like glycogen (glucose storage) and cellulose (indigestible fiber).
- Lipids are hydrophobic molecules composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen, including fatty acids categorized into saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated types.
- Proteins serve numerous functions in the body, shaped by their amino acid sequences and structures.
Enzyme Function
- Enzymes are specialized proteins that speed up metabolic reactions, crucial for regulating biochemical pathways.
Nucleic Acids
- Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, are essential for genetic information storage and transfer.
Energy Considerations in Reactions
- Changes in pH are logarithmic; a pH decrease by one unit implies a tenfold increase in hydrogen ion concentration.
- Proper understanding of pH is vital for maintaining homeostasis in biological systems.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of atomic structures and their significance in the chemistry of life, as presented in Chapter 2 of Human Anatomy & Physiology. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the basic building blocks of matter and their roles in biological systems.
