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Chapter 2. The Chemistry of Life. 2.1 The Nature of Matter. Is the basic unit of matter Is made up of the Proton, Neutron, and Electron. The Atom. E-. P+. o. N. Let's Draw An Atom!. YEE HAW!. 1st choose an element. # 3. #7. How about Lithium??!!. Which atomic mass is it?.
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Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Life
Is the basic unit of matter Is made up of the Proton, Neutron, and Electron The Atom E- P+ o N
Let's Draw An Atom! YEE HAW!
1st choose an element # 3 #7 How about Lithium??!! Which atomic mass is it? Which atomic # is it?
E- P+ P+ P+ E- E- o o N N o N o N
Let's Review! HUH?
Nucleus Protons Neutrons Electrons Positive Negative
Let's Review! • The atomic number of carbon is _______________. • So carbon has ________ protons and electrons. • The protons and neutrons are found in the ______________. • It’s the number of ____________ that determines which kind of atom it is. six six nucleus protons
Elements • Are pure substances that consist entirely of one type of atom • More than 100 elements are known • Represented by a letter symbol
Compounds • Substances formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements. • What is NaCl? • How about H20?
Chemical Bonds • Ionic: When electrons are transferred from one atom to another. • If an atom loses an electron it has a _________ charge. • If an atom gains an electron it has a _________ charge. Positive Negative
Bonding of Sodium & Chlorine Atoms IONIC BOND!
Covalent Bonds • Electrons are shared not transferred • Electrons travel in the orbitals of both atoms • Covalent bonds form molecules • The molecule is the smallest unit of most compounds
The Water Molecule COVALENT BOND!
The Water Molecule Remember covalent bonds?! • A water molecule is POLAR because there is an uneven distribution of electrons.
Polarity • When there are oppositely charged ends in an atom
The Hydrogen Bond • Negative and positive ends of molecules are attracted • The bonds formed are HYDROGEN bonds • Occur between water molecules • Weakest of all the bonds
pH scale measures the concentration of H+ ions in a solution That's SOUR!!
pH Scale • At a pH of 7, the concentrations of H+ and OH- ions are equal • Ranges from 0-14 Acidic Basic
Solutions below7 are acidic because they have more H+ ions than pure water
Solutions above 7 are called basic, because they have less H+ ions than pure water
Substances that prevent sharp sudden changes in pH The body helps maintain homeostasis by using buffers Buffers Blood pH is 6.5-7.5
What’s so great about Carbon? • It has 4 valence electrons…so it bonds with many other elements! • It can also bond with itself, forming long chains and rings Click me!
Carbon bonds with... • Hydrogen • Carbon • Nitrogen • Oxygen • Phosphorus • Sulfur
The Macromolecules • Monomers bond together to make a polymer • Like a chain of molecules Click me!
4 major macromolecules • Carbohydrates • Lipids • Nucleic acids • Proteins
Carbohydrates • Carbohydrates are made up of C, H, and O, with a ratio of 1:2:1.
Carb Function? • Main source of energy for all cellular activity • Provides structure for plants and animals • Humans store extra sugar as glycogen
Single sugar molecule Smallest is glucose Examples include: Glucose Galactose Fructose Monosaccharides
Polysaccharides Large Macromolecules Glycogen Cellulose released from liver when blood sugar is low give plants strength
LIPIDS • Not soluble in H2O (hydrophobic) • Mostly carbon and hydrogen • Include fats, oils, steroids, and waxes
Lipid Function? Used to store energy Part of cell membranes Waterproofing
Lipids... • Form when a glycerol molecule combines with 3 fatty acids • Saturated (no carbon-carbon double bonds) fat is bad for you!
Nucleic Acids • Contain hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorous • Are polymers assembled from nucleotides. • Store and transmit genetic information • Include RNA & DNA
5-carbon sugar phosphate group nitrogenous base Nucleic acids consist of : Click Me!
Proteins • contain hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon, and oxygen • are polymers of amino acids • are among the most diverse macromolecules
Protein function? • Control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes • Form bone and muscle • Transport substances into or out of cells • Help to fight disease
Levels of organization • 1st is sequence of amino acids in a protein chain • 2nd is if the amino acids are twisted or folded • 3rd is if the chain is folded
1. Carbohydrates = Monosaccharide Monosaccharide + = H2O Disaccharide + ____
2. Lipids = Alcohol 3 Fatty Acids + = 3 H2O Fat Molecule +_________
3. Proteins = Amino Acid Amino Acid + = Dipeptide + _____ H2O
2.4 Chemical Reactions & Enzymes • Chemical reactions change one set of chemicals into another • Reactants Products • Chem rxns always involve bond changes! Rust!
How do you start a reaction? ACTIVATION ENERGY Paper will only burn if lit with a match! Good thing!