Biochemistry Flashcards

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What holds atoms together?

A

chemical bonds

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a Molecule is a collection of _____ connected to one another

A

Atoms

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2
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how are chemical bonds created?

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+2 atoms sharing electrons that orbit around them often create chemical bonds

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3
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molecules reshuffle atoms and trade with one another in the process of ________

A

chemical reaction

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4
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atoms

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any physical thing living or nonliving is made up of this basic unit of matter

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5
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Atoms consist of three subatomic particles which are :

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  • protons - positive charge (Inside the nucleus)
  • neutrons - neutral charge (Inside the nucleus)
  • electrons - negative charge (outside the nucleus)
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6
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Element

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One particular type of Atom found on the periodic table at that cannot be separated

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7
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four elements that make up 96.5% of the total weight of a human being

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carbon nitrogen hydrogen and oxygen

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8
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bohr’s model shows

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electrons surround the nucleus in regions called energy levels

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9
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how much electrons does each shell have

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first one has two electrons

all other ones have eight electrons

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10
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compounds

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substance made of atoms of different elements are often linked or chemically bonding together

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11
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the ____ of a compound determines the function

A

shape

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12
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compounds properties are often ______ from the properties of the elements that end up making together

A

different

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13
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Ions

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an atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons

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14
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The type of Ion that forms depends on the number of ______ in an atoms outer energy level or valance

A

electrons

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15
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hydrogen is needed to produce

A

Chemical energy

16
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calcium is needed for

A

muscle movement

17
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chloride is needed for

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Chemical signals (also potassium) to brain

18
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ionic bonds are formed thru ____

A

electrical forces oppositely charged ions

One or more electrons are transferred so both elements now have a full outer shell

19
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how do all atoms complete an outershell?

A

when they come in contact with other items they tend to want to give up or gain electrons

20
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Covalent bond

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electrons are shared between two or more atoms of elements to gain full outer shells

21
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water is a ____ molecule

A

polar molecule