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What distinguishes biochemistry from organic chemistry?
What distinguishes biochemistry from organic chemistry?
Which of the following is a characteristic of organic compounds?
Which of the following is a characteristic of organic compounds?
Which functional group is commonly found in organic chemistry?
Which functional group is commonly found in organic chemistry?
What type of bonding is primarily associated with organic compounds?
What type of bonding is primarily associated with organic compounds?
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Which of the following elements is NOT typically included in primary organic compounds?
Which of the following elements is NOT typically included in primary organic compounds?
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What is a typical property of inorganic compounds compared to organic ones?
What is a typical property of inorganic compounds compared to organic ones?
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Which of these components is a focus of biochemistry?
Which of these components is a focus of biochemistry?
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Which statement best describes the properties of organic molecules?
Which statement best describes the properties of organic molecules?
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Which type of reactions are primarily studied in biochemistry?
Which type of reactions are primarily studied in biochemistry?
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Which of the following elements is commonly found in both biochemistry and organic chemistry?
Which of the following elements is commonly found in both biochemistry and organic chemistry?
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Which of these statements accurately describes primary organic compounds?
Which of these statements accurately describes primary organic compounds?
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What type of chemical bonding is primarily observed in organic compounds?
What type of chemical bonding is primarily observed in organic compounds?
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Which characteristic distinguishes inorganic compounds from organic compounds based on their state?
Which characteristic distinguishes inorganic compounds from organic compounds based on their state?
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What is the primary focus of organic chemistry?
What is the primary focus of organic chemistry?
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In which aspect do biochemistry and organic chemistry differ significantly?
In which aspect do biochemistry and organic chemistry differ significantly?
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Which of the following best describes the study scope of biochemistry?
Which of the following best describes the study scope of biochemistry?
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Which substance is typically assessed in both organic chemistry and biochemistry?
Which substance is typically assessed in both organic chemistry and biochemistry?
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What is a typical property of organic compounds when compared to inorganic compounds?
What is a typical property of organic compounds when compared to inorganic compounds?
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Study Notes
Organic Chemistry Refresher
- This presentation is a refresher on organic chemistry, presented by Cora Rabe (GDNP 6510).
- The learning objectives are to distinguish biochemistry from organic chemistry, identify functional groups in organic chemistry, provide an example of an organic compound that contains a specific functional group, and explain basic chemical bonds.
The Sciences Explained
- Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in the human body, focusing on the structure and function of lipids, proteins, energy generation, and DNA.
- Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-containing compounds, including carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, silicon, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur.
- Physics involves the study of matter and its movement through space, encompassing related energies.
Organic vs. Inorganic
- Organic compounds typically exhibit covalent bonds and relatively low melting points (below 360°C).
- They are generally insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
- Examples of organic solvents include diethyl ether, toluene, and dicholoromethane.
- Solutions of organic compounds usually do not conduct electricity.
- Organic reactions typically proceed slowly.
- Inorganic compounds typically display ionic bonds, with high melting points.
- They are usually soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents.
- Aqueous solutions of inorganic compounds often conduct electricity.
- Inorganic reactions typically proceed quickly.
Elements of the Periodic Table
- Hydrogen (atomic number 1): 1 proton and 1 electron.
- Helium (atomic number 2): 2 protons and 2 electrons.
- Lithium (atomic number 3): 3 protons and 3 electrons with 2 inner-shell electrons and 1 valence electron.
The Atom
- Atoms consist of three subatomic particles:
- Neutrons: Located in the nucleus, neutral charge, and weight 1.
- Protons: Located in the nucleus, positive charge, and weight 1.
- Electrons: Orbiting the nucleus in the valence shell, have negative charge and weight 0.
Octet Rule
- Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration with eight valence electrons.
- This configuration mirrors the electron arrangement of noble gases.
Matter
- Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Types of matter include:
- Ions: electrically charged atoms or groups of atoms.
- Elements: composed of only one type of atom.
- Molecules: groups of chemically bonded atoms.
- Compounds: groups of different atoms bonded together.
- Mixtures: combinations of different elements or compounds.
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion
- Molecules adopt arrangements minimizing electron repulsion in their outer shells.
- Methane has a tetrahedral structure with bond angles of approximately 109.5°.
Covalent vs. Ionic Bonds
- Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms (usually nonmetals).
- Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, forming ions with opposite charges that attract (usually a metal and a nonmetal).
Types of Bonds
- Single, double, and triple bonds represent varying degrees of bonding between atoms.
- These are part of representing various structures that can be present in organic molecules.
Electronegativity
- Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract bonding electrons.
- Highly electronegative atoms tend to pull bonding electrons toward themselves, creating polar molecules with regions of positive and negative charge.
- This is a factor driving hydrogen bonding.
Intermolecular Forces
- Intermolecular forces, such as hydrogen bonding, are attractive forces between molecules.
- Hydrogen bonds are stronger than other dipole-dipole interactions but weaker than ionic bonds.
Hydrogen, Nitrogen and Oxygen
- Hydrogen tends to react by losing one electron or sharing electrons.
- Nitrogen shares electrons to create 3 bonds.
- Oxygen tends to share electrons to form two bonds and has two lone pairs of electrons.
Carbon
- Carbon-containing compounds form the foundation for various structures in living organisms.
- Carbon can form four covalent bonds, leading to diverse structures.
Solubility
- Solubility refers to the amount of solute that dissolves in a specific amount of solvent, influenced by temperature, and "like dissolves like" principle.
Functional Groups
- Functional groups are specific arrangements of atoms within a molecule that determine characteristic chemical properties.
- Many organic molecules possess multiple functional groups.
Alkanes, Cycloalkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes & Arenes
- Hydrocarbons only contain hydrogen and carbon.
- Alkanes: single bonds in a chain.
- Cycloalkanes: single bonds in a ring.
- Alkenes: double bonds in a chain.
- Alkynes: triple bonds in a chain.
- Arenes: presence of a benzene ring with alternating double bonds.
Alcohols
- Alcohols are characterized by an -OH (hydroxyl) group attached to a tetrahedral carbon atom.
- Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary based on the structure of the carbon atom containing the hydroxyl.
Alcohols - Phenyls
- Aromatic alcohols are called phenols.
- Some phenol-based molecules like Propofol have a large number of carbon atoms.
Amines & Amides
- Amines contain nitrogen bonded to carbon atoms.
- They are classified as primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary based on the number of carbons attached to the nitrogen atom.
- Amides have a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a nitrogen atom.
Carboxylic Acids
- Carboxylic acids contain a carboxyl group (-COOH).
- Fatty acids are important constituents of many biological molecules.
Carboxylic Acids + Amines = Amides
- Amides are formed by reactions between amines and carboxylic acids.
- Amides have carbonyl groups in their structures.
Amino Acids
- Amino acids have both an amino group and a carboxyl group.
- Amino acids link via peptide bonds to form polypeptides.
Amino Acids to Proteins
- Proteins are formed from amino acid chains.
- The R-group of each amino acid influences protein characteristics.
Aldehydes & Ketones
- Aldehydes and ketones both have a carbonyl group (C=O).
- Aldehydes have a carbonyl group at the end of a carbon chain.
- Ketones have a carbonyl group inside a carbon chain.
Reactions of Aldehydes & Ketones
- Aldehydes and ketones can undergo various reactions including oxidation and reduction.
- Condensation reactions can also create hemiacetals and acetals.
Esters
- Esters are formed by combining carboxylic acid molecules with alcohols.
- Esters have a characteristic carbonyl group bonded to an oxygen atom.
Local Anesthetics
- Local anesthetics can be esters or amides based on their structure.
- Different local anesthetics have different characteristics.
Ethers
- Ethers contain an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms.
- Ethers are often used as solvents in chemical reactions.
Halogenated Ethers
- Halogenated ethers contain halogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms.
- These types of ethers are often used as anesthetics.
Thiols & Sulfides
- Thiols are sulfur-containing compounds (with a sulfhydryl group), similar to alcohols but with sulfur replacing oxygen.
- Oxidation of thiols leads to disulfide bonds.
Disulfide Bonds
- Disulfide bonds are important components in proteins.
Capsaicin
- Capsaicin is an organic compound.
Isomers
- Isomers have the same chemical formula but different arrangements of atoms in space.
Structural and Stereoisomers
- Structural isomers vary in their connections of atoms.
- Stereoisomers vary in the spatial organization of the molecules, but have the same bonded structure.
Stereocenter (Chiral Center)
- A stereocenter (chiral center) is a carbon atom with four different substituents.
- Molecules with stereocenters exist as pairs of enantiomers.
Enantiomers
- Enantiomers are stereoisomers that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other.
Enantiomers
- Enantiomers are often present as racemic mixtures, which may have different physiological effects compared to the pure compounds.
Thank You
- The presentation concludes with a thank you and an invitation for questions.
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This quiz serves as a refresher on key concepts in organic chemistry, distinguishing it from biochemistry and exploring functional groups and chemical bonds. Test your understanding of carbon-containing compounds and their properties. Ideal for students looking to reinforce their knowledge in this foundational science.
