Biochemistry Flashcards
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Chemistry
change of molecular properties
Biochemistry
study of the molecules that compose living organisms
Metabolism
chemical reactions; inside or outside of the body using enzymes
How many elements are on the periodic table
118 elements
Human body consist of 24 elements, 6 major, 6 minor, 12 trace elements, 99% of our body consist of the 6 major elements which is …
(C) carbon (H) hydrogen (O) oxygen (N) nitrogen (Ca) calcium (P) phosporus
Proton
in the nucleus; positive charge
Neutron
in the nucleus; no charge
Electron
located in the electron shell(s) outside of nucleus; negative charge; electrons of higher energy are located farther away from the nucleus.
Valence Electrons
electrons in the outermost shell
how many shells can 2nd shell hold
2 electrons
How many shells can 3rd and 4th shell hold?
8 electrons
2 types of ions
1 negative, 1 positive
Ionization
atom or molecule becomes an ion and becomes more stable.
Electrolyte
is the materials that break down in water and become the electoral currents
Covalent bonds
share valence electrons
Double covalent bonds
share 2 valence bonds
single covalent bond
shares 1 valence bond.
polarized molecule
one single molecules has positive and negative properties.
Polar covalent bond
covalent bond in polarized molecules
Hydrogen bond
a bond between polarized molecules
Water friendly material= dissolve in water=
Hydrophilic
Not water friendly material= does not dissolve in water=
Hydrophobic
Chemical Reaction
process in which a covalent . or ionic bond is formed or broken; expressed by a chemical equation
reactants–> (chemical reactions)–> product
Decomposition
from large to small