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Chemistry

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the structure of matter

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Matter

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simplest form of matter with unique chemical properties

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Atom

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Smallest unit of element

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Proton, Neutron, Electron

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Positive, neutral, Negative

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How many Elements do the human body contain

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24

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98.5% of body weight consists of

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O, C, H, N, Ca, P

only 6 of the 24

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Nucleus

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center of atom (protons & neutrons)

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Electron shell

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surround the nucleus

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Valence Electrons in the outermost shell

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• interact with other atoms; determine behavior

- Noble gases do not interact

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Isotopes

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2 or more elements with equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons

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Ion

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carry a charge due to an unequal number of protons and electrons

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ionization

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transfer of electrons from one atom to another ( stability of valence shell)

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Anion

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atom that gained electrons (net negative charge)

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Cation

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atom that lost an electron (net positive charge)

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Molecule

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two or more atoms of the same element covalently bonded

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Compounds

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: two or more atoms of different elements covalently bonded

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Ionic bond

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Are atoms with positive or negative charge
Ionic bonds are weak and dissociate in water
These compounds tend to form crystals

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covalent bond

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sharing electrons

strong electron bonds

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Hydrogen Bond

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weak polar bonds

-Hydrogen bonds between H2O molecules cause surface tension

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Water

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universal solvent

50-75% of body weight

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water is the most

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soluble element

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4 properties of water

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solubility,reactivity, high heat capacity, lubrication

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Hydrophilic:

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philos = loving; reacts with water

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Hydrophobic:

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phobos = fear; does not react with water

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Electrolytes

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- Salts that ionize in water to form body fluids | - capable of conducting electricity

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Electrolyte importance

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chemical reactivity osmotic effects (influence water movement) electrical effects on nerve and muscle tissue

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Acid

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is proton donor (releases H+ ions) | pH

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Base

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``` proton acceptor (accepts H+ ions) pH>7 ```

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pH

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the concentration of H+ ions in solution

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Physiological pH is

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7.4

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pH of blood ranges from

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7.35- 7.45

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3 types of Chemical reactions

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1. Decomposition reactions (catabolism) or Hydrolysis (water decomposition) 2. Synthesis reactions (anabolism) or Dehydration syntheses (condensation) 3. Exchange reactions

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metabolism

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All the chemical reactions of the body

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Catobilism

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energy releasing (exergonic) decomposition reactions

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Anabolism

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energy storing (endergonic) synthesis reactions; requires energy input

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Nutrients

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essential molecules obtained from food

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Metabolites

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molecules made or broken down in the body

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Organic

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molecules based on carbon and hydrogen

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inorganic

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molecules not based on carbon and hydrogen

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Organic Chemistry

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Study of compounds containing carbon

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Carbon

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Only 4 valence electrons bonds readily to gain more valence electrons

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Carbohydrates

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quick catabolized source of energy

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Simple Sugars

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Monosaccharides

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2 simple sugars condensed by dehydration synthesis (sucrose,

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Disaccharides

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Chains of many simple sugars | (glycogen, starch, cellulose

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Polysaccharides