Chapter 2 Flashcards

(36 cards)

1
Q

What are the two subdivisions of energy?

A

Potential and Kinetic Energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

True or False. Potential energy is stored energy.

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

It is the unique number of protons in each atom of the element.

A

Atomic number

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How many electrons in its valence shell has a stronger electronegativity.

A

8

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

True or False. Dissociation is the separation of ions in an ionic compound by water molecules.

A

True.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is a weak chemical bond that provides the three dimensional structure of large molecules like proteins and DNA?

A

Hydrogen Bonds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Glycogen and starch are examples of a specific category of carbohydrates called ________.

A

Polysaccharides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

The three Major Parts of cell

A

Cell membrane / Plasma membrane Cytoplasm
Nucleus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Name the three subatomic particles

A

Protons
Neutrons
Electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

It is a two-dimensional representation of electron cloud.

A

Electron Shell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Enumerate the three major types of chemical bonds.

A

Ionic
Covalent
Hydrogen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

An ______ is a protein that catalyzes biochemical reactions.

A

Enzyme

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

A

Matter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

It is the amount of energy needed to start a reaction.

A

Activation Energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

The nucleus is surrounded by what subatomic particles?

A

Electrons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

A reaction has a positive delta G. This means…

A

It is endergonic

17
Q

It is formed when two or more atoms are chemically combine to form a structure.

18
Q

Sex cells necessary for reproduction are called…

19
Q

A highly viscous substance enclosed within the cell membrane

20
Q

Account for over 50 percent of the organic matter in the body and have the most varied function of the organic molecules. Some are construction materials; others play vital roles in cell function.

21
Q

The most common element in the human body is _________.

22
Q

A combination of a composition reaction and a synthesis reaction.

A

Exchange reaction

23
Q

True or False. Cation are positively charged ions.

24
Q

What is the most abundant gas in the human body?

25
All of the reactions that are at one time occuring.
Metabolism
26
Contains the cell's genetic material.
Nucleus
27
Produce secretions that create an environment unsuitable for some microorganisms.
Gland
28
The amount of reactants relative to the amount of products remains constant.
Equilibrium
29
What is compound?
Two or more different types of atoms combined.
30
What is the simplest type of matter having unique chemical properties?
Element
31
These are substances that dissolve in nonpolar solvents, such as alcohol or acetone, but not in polar solvents, such as water
Lipids
32
Enumerate the four main protein shapes.
- Primary Structure - Secondary Structure - Tertiary Structure - Quaternary Structure
33
This acts as a barrier on the surface of the water and allows insects to walk on the surface of the water.
SURFACE TENSION
34
When an atom donates an electron to another atom, it becomes...
An ion
35
It is a compound that contains carbon and hydrogen as their primary structural component (Llorin)
Organic compound
36
_______ are basically flat molecules formed of four interlocking rings; thus their structure differs quite a bit from that of fats.
Steroids