Chp 2 Atoms, Ions, Molecules Flashcards

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Atom

A

Smallest particle that exhibits properties of the element

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1
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Matter is composed of?

A

Atoms

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2
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How do radioactive isotopes differ from regular isotopes?

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Unstable because of excess neutrons

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3
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Can an ionic bond form between two cations or two anions?

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No

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4
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Isomers

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Same chemical but different in 3D shape

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5
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What are the four main elements in our body

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C

H

N

O

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6
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Nonpolar covalent bond

A

Share equally

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7
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Polar covalent bond

A

Share unequally

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8
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Amphipathic molecule

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Some molecules polar in one location and Nonpolar in another

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9
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Is water polar?

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Yes

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10
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Which property of water contributes to the need to produce surfactant and prevent collapse of lungs?

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Surface tension

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11
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Which property of water contributes to body temperature regulation through sweating?

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Specific heat

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12
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Electrolytes

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Ions that can conduct current

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13
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What are the three types of water mixtures?

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Suspension

Colloid

Solution

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Suspension

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Does not remain mixed unless in motion

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15
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Colloid

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Remains mixed when not in motion

Contains proteins

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Solution

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Homogenous mixture of very small material

Remains mixed when not in motion

17
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Red blood cells settling at the bottom of test tube of blood, what type of mixture is this

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All three

18
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Why is blood also considered the other two types of water mixtures?

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Certain parts of it settle and some parts remain mixed

Contain protein

19
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What is the repeating monomer of glycogen?

A

Glucose

20
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Where is glycogen stored in the body?

A

Liver and skeletal muscle

21
Q

What are the structural differences in DNA and RNA?

A

RNA is single stranded where DNA is double stranded

U is unique to RNA

T is unique to DNA

22
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What are glycoproteins?

A

any of a class of proteins that have carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain. Also called glycopeptide.