Module 1.1: Chemistry of Life - Cells, Atoms, Bonds Flashcards
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CELLS
All living cells contain a
OBJECITVE 1
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- Cell Membrane
- DNA
- Ribosome
CELLS
What is a Ribosome?
OBJECTIVE 1
2/4
Where proteins are made. Facilitates metabolism and cell function.
CELLS
Eukaryote Cell
OBJECITVE 1
3/4
- Multi-cellular
- Larger
- Linear DNA in nucleus
- Nucleus
- Membrane-bound organelles
- Divide by mitosis and meiosis
CELLS
Prokaryote Cell
OBJECTIVE 1
4/4
- Uni-cellular
- Smaller
- Circular free-floating DNA
- Nucleoid
- No membrane-bound organelles
- Divide by binary fusion
ATOMS
What is an Atom?
OBJECTIVE 2
The smallest unit of matter.
ATOMS
What is Matter?
OBJECTIVE 2
Anything that occupies space and has mass.
ATOMS
What is an Element?
OBJECTIVE 2
A pure substance
made of the same atom.
ATOMS
What is a Compound?
OBJECTIVE 2
Molecules containing more
than one type of element.
ATOMS
What is a Molecule?
OBJECTIVE 2
Groups of atoms held together
by chemical bonds.
ATOMS
Atomic Number
OBJECTIVE 3
The number of protons (and electrons) in
an atom’s nucleus.
Same number of protons and electrons.
ATOMS
Mass Number
OBJECTIVE 3
Sum of protons + neutrons in the
nucleus.
ATOMS
What is Atomic Mass measured in?
OBJECTIVE 3
AMU or Dalton (Da)
ATOMS
Inert Atoms
OBJECTIVE 3
- Atoms with a complete shell of valence electrons
- Not Reactive
BONDS
Electronegativity
OBJECITVE 4
- Determines an atom’s attraction for electrons
- Higher EN = the more strongly atom pulls potentially shared electrons toward itself
BONDS
Atomic Bonding depends on:
OBJECTIVE 4
- Valence Electrons
- EN
BONDS
ΔEN
Nonpolar Covalent Bond
OBJECTIVE 4
0 - 0.4
BONDS
ΔEN
Polar Covalent Bond
OBJECTIVE 4
0.4 - 2.0
BONDS
ΔEN
Ionic Bond
OBJECTIVE 4
Greater than 2.0
BONDS
Covalent Bonds
OBJECTIVE 4
- Sharing of electrons
- Between two atoms of similar EN
- Single, Double, Triple bonds
BONDS
Ionic Bonds
OBJECTIVE 4
- Transfer of electrons
- Between two atoms of distinctly different EN
BONDS
Cations
OBJECTIVE 4
- charge
- Lose electrons
BONDS
Anions
OBJECTIVE 4
- charge
- Gain electrons
BONDS
Polar Covalent Bonds
OBJECTIVE 4
- Uneven sharing of electrons
- Partial postive δ+ and negative δ-
BONDS
Polar Bonds importance
OBJECTIVE 4
- Allows formation of H-Bonds
- Role in molecular interactions that help build biopolymers
- Integral to shape and function of proteins and DNA