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Basic Chemistry for Anatomy & Physiology

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  • What is matter?

    Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.

  • What are the three states of matter?

    Solid (definite shape and volume), Liquid (changeable shape, definite volume), Gas (changeable shape and volume).

  • Define energy in biological terms.

    Energy is the capacity to do work or put matter into motion; it has no mass or volume.

  • Difference between kinetic and potential energy.

    Kinetic energy is energy in action; Potential energy is stored, inactive energy.

  • What are atoms and elements?

    Elements are substances that cannot be broken down chemically; atoms are the smallest units of elements with their properties.

  • What subatomic particles compose an atom?

    Protons (positive charge), Neutrons (no charge), Electrons (negative charge).

  • What is the atomic number?

    The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom; written as a subscript to the left of the atomic symbol.

  • What is a molecule and a compound?

    A molecule is two or more atoms bonded together; a compound is a molecule with two or more different kinds of atoms.

  • What are the three types of mixtures?

    Solutions (homogeneous), Colloids (heterogeneous, cloudy), Suspensions (heterogeneous, particles settle out).

  • What is an ionic bond?

    An ionic bond forms when valence electrons are transferred between atoms, creating charged ions attracted to each other.

  • What is a covalent bond?

    A covalent bond is formed by sharing valence electrons between atoms; can be single, double, or triple bonds.

  • Difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds.

    Nonpolar: equal sharing of electrons; Polar: unequal sharing, creating partial charges (dipoles).

  • What are hydrogen bonds?

    Weak attractions between electropositive hydrogen of one molecule and electronegative atom of another; important in water properties.

  • What is a synthesis reaction?

    Atoms or molecules combine to form a larger, more complex molecule (A + B → AB); anabolic process.

  • What is a decomposition reaction?

    A molecule breaks down into smaller molecules or atoms (AB → A + B); catabolic process.

  • What is an exchange reaction?

    Both synthesis and decomposition occur; bonds are made and broken (AB + C → AC + B).

  • Difference between exergonic and endergonic reactions.

    Exergonic: release energy, products have less potential energy; Endergonic: absorb energy, products have more potential energy.

  • What factors affect the rate of chemical reactions?

    Temperature, concentration of reactants, particle size, and presence of catalysts.

  • What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

    Enzymes are biological catalysts that lower activation energy and speed up reactions without being consumed.

  • Why is water important in the body?

    Water absorbs/releases heat, dissolves substances, cushions organs, and participates in chemical reactions.

  • What are acids and bases in chemistry?

    Acids release H+ ions; Bases release OH– ions in solution.

  • What does the pH scale measure?

    Concentration of hydrogen ions [H+]; acidic (0–6.99), neutral (7), alkaline/basic (7.01–14).

  • What are carbohydrates?

    Organic molecules made of C, H, O with a 2:1 H to O ratio; include monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.

  • What are lipids and their main types?

    Hydrophobic organic molecules including triglycerides (fats/oils), phospholipids, and steroids.

  • What are proteins made of?

    Polymers of amino acid monomers linked by peptide bonds; have four structural levels determining shape and function.

  • What is denaturation of proteins?

    Loss of a protein's 3-D shape and function due to heat or pH changes.

  • What are nucleic acids?

    Large molecules made of nucleotide monomers; include DNA and RNA, which store and transfer genetic information.

  • What is ATP and its function?

    Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) stores and provides immediate usable energy for cellular processes.