Test One Chapters 1-3 Flashcards
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Evolution as a Core Theme
explanation for unity and diversity of life and suitability of organisms for their environment
Unity
kinship descended from common ancestry
DNA
Diversity
modifications that evolved as species branches from common ancestors
Natural Selection
individuals with inherited traits that are suited to environment with produce better off offspring
Traits enhance survival and reproduction
Deductive Reasoning
general premises to make specific prediction if…then…
Inductive Reasoning
generalization based on collecting and analyzing large numbers of specific observations
the sun always rises in the east
Hypothesis
Tentative answer to a well-framed question
Based on available data, guided by inductive reasoning
*MUST be testable and falsifiable
Testing a Hypothesis
Recording additional observations
Preforming experiments
Variables
changing in the experiment
Controls
stay the same
important to identify which variables/ factor is causing the reaction
Elements of Living
System
Oxygen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen
96% of living matter
Compounds
two or more different elements
Subatomic Particles
smaller parts that atoms are composed of
protons, neutrons, electrons
Atomic Number
number of protons
Atomic Mass
protons + neutrons
Isotopes
atom of an element that is equal to standard in protons but differs in neutrons
Radioactive Isotopes
nuclei of isotope is unstable and decay spontaneously, emitting particles and energy
Shell
outermost shell
possible locations of electrons
Valence Shell
Orbital
where electrons are found 90% of the time (component of shell)
Covalent Bond
two atoms sharing a pair of valence electrons, both atoms use both electrons in their valence shell
Double Covalent Bond
sharing of two pairs of valence electrons
Ionic Bond
two atoms are unequal in their attraction for valence electrons that on strips an electron from the other completely
Weak Chemical Reactions
Ionic bonds between ions dissociated in water: bond strong when dry, but weak when surrounded by water molecules
Hydrogen bonds: negative charge in one molecule is attracted to positive charge in another
Van der waals interactions: momentary attraction between protons and electrons in atoms
Conservation of Water
same number of atoms on both sides