Biochemistry-Water Flashcards

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What is the octet rule?

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•Full Valence Shell (8) either by covalent or ionic bonding

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What does Ionic Bonding mean?

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•The complete transfer of electrons

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3
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What force keeps ionic bonds together?

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•Electrostatic forces

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What type of element name goes first in Ionic Bonds?

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•Metal

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5
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Do Ionic compounds dissolve in water?

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•Yes

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What does Covalent bonding mean?

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•The sharing of electrons

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7
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What types of bonds move freely?

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•Covalent bonds

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8
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What are true molecules?

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•Covalent Bonding

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9
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When are multiple Covalent bonds formed?

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•When more then one electron is shared between atoms

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What type of elements are involved in Covalent bonding?

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•2 non-metal

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What type of elements are involved in Ionic Bonding?

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•Non-metal and metal

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12
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What is meant by non polar covalent bonding?

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•Equal Sharing of electrons

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What is meant by polar covalent bonding?

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•Unequal sharing of electrons

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What causes polar covalent bonds to occur?

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• Electronegativity of one atom being stronger

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15
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What type of molecule is Water?

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•Polar Covalent

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16
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Why is water polar covalent?

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•Oxygen is electronegatively strong charger

17
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What is formed instead of ions with water molecules?

18
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How much of the human body is made up of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbon?

19
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How much of the human body is made up of water?

20
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What type of charge does Oxygen have?

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•Partial negative

21
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What type of charge do Hydrogen have?

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•Partial Positive

22
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How long do Hydrogen Bonds last?

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•1/100,000,000,000 seconds

23
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What are the 6 main properties of water?

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  • Cohesion
  • Stores Heat
  • Cools
  • Powerful Solvent
  • Organizes Non-polar Molecules
  • Lubricant
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How does water store heat?

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•The more water breaks the more water is heated

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What is a hydration shell?
•Keeps molecules apart
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Where does blood gets it nutrients?
•The digestive system
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Why are non polar molecules forced together?
•Creation of the most H-Bonds with other H2O molecules
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What are polar molecules called?
•Hydrophilic
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What are nonpolar molecules called?
•Hydrophobic
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What type of lubricant is used when eating?
•Saliva
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How does lubricant help in the Bowels?
•A mucus in the colon covers feces.
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What type of lubricant forms between joints?
•Synovial fluids