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6/29/2012. Bio 111-73. 2. CHEMISTRY. The branch of science that deals with atoms and their interactionsThe basic functions of the human body involve interactions among atomsAtoms interact or recombine through chemical reactions. 6/29/2012. Bio 111-73. 3. CHEMISTRY. Understanding the basic principl
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1. 6/30/2012 Bio 111-73 1 CHEMISTRY AND THE HUMAN BODY
2. 6/30/2012 Bio 111-73 2 CHEMISTRY The branch of science that deals with atoms and their interactions
The basic functions of the human body involve interactions among atoms
Atoms interact or recombine through chemical reactions
3. 6/30/2012 Bio 111-73 3 CHEMISTRY Understanding the basic principles of chemistry will help you better understand the physical structure of the body as well as the physiological processes that keep us alive
4. 6/30/2012 Bio 111-73 4 MATTER Anything that has mass and occupies space
Is composed of one or more elements
Is found in one of three states
solid
liquid
gas
5. 6/30/2012 Bio 111-73 5 ELEMENTS Cannot be broken down into simpler substances
Over hundred different types of elements
Organized into table (Periodic table)
6. 6/30/2012 Bio 111-73 6 ELEMENTS