Introduction to Chemistry: Organic vs Inorganic
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What charge does a cation have?

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    • Which of the following statements about neutrons is true?

  • Neutrons are found in orbitals outside the nucleus.
  • Neutrons have a positive charge.
  • Neutrons determine the atomic number.
  • Neutrons contribute to the mass of an atom. (correct)

    • How is the mass number of an element calculated?

  • Protons plus neutrons. (correct)
  • Electrons plus protons.
  • Protons plus electrons.
  • Neutrons minus protons.

    • What is the main characteristic of isotopes?

    <p>Same atomic number but different mass numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In covalent bonding, how do elements interact?

    <p>By sharing electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an atom becomes an anion?

    <p>It has a negative charge due to excess electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is diatomic in its molecular form?

    <p>Nitrogen (N2)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The atomic mass of chlorine is influenced by which of the following?

    <p>The presence of isotopes and their relative abundance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonding occurs between a metal and a non-metal?

    <p>Electrovalent Bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What charge does sodium acquire after forming sodium chloride?

    <p>Positive charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a substance as a Bronsted-Lowry acid?

    <p>It donates a proton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately defines a molecule?

    <p>The smallest chemical unit of a substance capable of independent existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about strong acids?

    <p>They are completely dissociated in aqueous solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a buffer solution composed of?

    <p>A weak acid and its conjugate base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of mixtures, what characterizes a homogeneous mixture?

    <p>Components are evenly distributed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Arrhenius definition, what constitutes an acid?

    <p>It produces hydroxonium ions (H3O+) in aqueous solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an acid is added to a buffer solution?

    <p>The buffer reacts to neutralize the added acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of blood as a buffer?

    <p>To resist changes in pH.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a limitation of the Arrhenius theory of acids and bases?

    <p>It cannot define weak acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonding is characterized by the sharing of outer electrons between nonmetals?

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

    Which reaction depicts a weak acid dissociation?

    <p>CH3COOH ↔ CH3COO- + H+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

    <p>Rocks in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of weak acids compared to strong acids?

    <p>They only partially dissociate in aqueous solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do buffers function in maintaining pH?

    <p>By reacting with added acids or bases to neutralize them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is organic chemistry primarily concerned with?

    <p>Compounds that contain carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description best represents a gas in terms of particle arrangement?

    <p>Particles widely spaced with negligible forces of attraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an element from a compound?

    <p>Elements cannot be decomposed by ordinary chemical means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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

    The movement of particles in a liquid can be described as:

    <p>Flowing over each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes matter that is anything with mass and occupies space?

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

    Which statement about the states of matter is true?

    <p>Gases have negligible compressibility.</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

    What process leads to the formation of polymers from monomers?

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

    Which of the following is a carbohydrate monomer?

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

    What is one of the properties of macromolecules compared to their monomers?

    <p>Macromolecules have different properties than their constituent monomers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the four major organic macromolecules?

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

    Through what means are important chemical substances processed in the body?

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

    What type of isomers share the same molecular formula but differ in structure?

    <p>Constitutional isomers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fatty acids and glycerols are characterized as lipids?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one purpose of studying biochemistry?

    <p>To understand the molecular composition of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Organic vs Inorganic Chemistry

    • Inorganic chemistry involves the study of compounds from non-living sources.
    • Organic chemistry focuses on compounds derived from living sources.
    • Modern definitions show inorganic chemistry also includes the synthesis of organometallic compounds.

    Matter

    • Matter is defined as anything that has mass and occupies space.
    • Mass is the quantity of matter, while volume describes the space taken by matter.
    • Matter exists in three states: solid, liquid, and gas; properties depend on particle arrangement and movement.

    States of Matter

    • Solid: Particles tightly packed in a lattice, strong forces of attraction, definite shape and volume, negligible compressibility.
    • Liquid: Particles arranged in clusters, weaker forces than solids, definite volume but no definite shape, little compressibility.
    • Gas: Particles widely spaced, negligible forces of attraction, no definite shape or volume, high compressibility.

    Structure and Function of Atoms

    • Matter is composed of atoms, which combine to form elements, then molecules and compounds.
    • An element cannot be decomposed by ordinary chemical means, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

    Atomic Structure

    • Protons and neutrons reside in the nucleus, while electrons orbit outside the nucleus.
    • Atoms maintain neutrality by having equal numbers of protons and electrons.
    • Ions form when the balance between protons and electrons is disrupted, leading to cations (positive) and anions (negative).

    Elements

    • Each element has a unique atomic number (number of protons) and atomic mass (average mass).
    • Example: Sodium (Na) has an atomic number of 11 and a mass number of 23; Magnesium (Mg) can have a charge of 2+.

    Isotopes

    • Isotopes are variants of elements with the same atomic number but different mass numbers.
    • Chlorine has isotopes with mass numbers 35 and 37, with relative abundance: 75% for 35Cl and 25% for 37Cl.

    Bonding

    • Elements bond either through electrovalent (ionic) or covalent bonding.
    • Electrovalent Bonding: Involves transfer of electrons, typically between metals and non-metals (e.g., NaCl).
    • Covalent Bonding: Involves sharing of electrons among non-metals (e.g., water, H2O).

    Compounds and Mixtures

    • Compounds can be decomposed into simpler substances; molecules are the smallest stable units of compounds.
    • Mixtures consist of multiple substances, preserving their individual properties:
      • Homogeneous mixtures: Uniform composition (e.g., saltwater).
      • Heterogeneous mixtures: Distinguishable parts (e.g., sand and iron filings).

    Acids and Bases

    • Arrhenius Definition: Acids produce H3O+; bases produce OH- in aqueous solutions.
    • Brønsted-Lowry Theory: Acids donate protons; bases accept protons.
    • Strong acids/bases fully dissociate in solution, while weak acids/bases partially dissociate.

    Buffers

    • Buffers consist of a weak acid and its conjugate base, resisting pH changes.
    • Blood serves as a buffer, maintaining pH between 7.0 to 7.8 with carbonic acid-bicarbonate system.

    Introduction to Biochemistry

    • Biochemistry studies molecular processes in living organisms, including metabolic reactions and biomolecule analysis.
    • Focuses on carbon compounds, which can form complex structures known as macromolecules, often through polymerization.

    Biological Macromolecules

    • Four major classes of organic macromolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
    • Each class has specific monomers that form them:
      • Carbohydrates: monosaccharides
      • Proteins: amino acids
      • Lipids: fatty acids and glycerol
      • Nucleic acids: nucleotides

    Importance of Biochemistry

    • Aids in understanding disease causes, cell composition, biomolecule functions, and metabolic pathways.
    • Explains nutrient processing and relationships between biomolecule structure and function.

    Isomerism

    • Isomers possess the same molecular formula but different structures, including constitutional and stereoisomers.
    • The presence of chiral carbon allows for various isomer formations.

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