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Chemical Basis Life

A&P Ch 3 PCP310

TermDefinition
Matter Anything that has mass and occupies space
Element A substance that cannot be broken down into two or more different substances
Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen and Nitrogen Makes up 96% of elements in the human body
Compound Atoms of two or more elements joined to form a chemical combination
Proton Positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus
Neutrons Neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus
Electrons Negatively charged subatomic particles found in the electron
Atomic Number Number of protons within the nucleus, also can be used to identify an element
Mass Number Weight of a single of atom, equal to number of protons and neutrons
Bohr Model Useful in visualizing the structure of atoms
Energy Level Space surrounding the nucleus where electrons are most likely to be
Stable (inert) When an atom has 8 electrons on the outermost energy level
Reactive An atom without a full outermost energy level
Octet Rule Atoms with fewer (or more) than eight elections in the outer energy level will attempt to gain, lose or share electrons with other atoms to achieve stability
Chemical Reaction Occurs between two or more atoms as a result of the activity between the electrons in their outmost energy level
Molecule two or more atoms covalently joined together
Compound Consists of groupings of atoms of two or more elements
Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Formed by the transfer of electrons between two atoms
Covalent Bond Formed by sharing electrons between two atoms
Hydrogen Bond The weakest bond between atoms that form from unequal distribution of electrons
Synthesis Reaction Formation of a new chemical
Decomposition Reaction Breaking of chemical bonds
Metabolism All the chemical reactions that occur in body cells
Catabolism Chemical reaction that breaks down complex structures that provides energy
Anabolism Chemical reaction that joins simple molecules to form complex molecules that uses energy
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) Transports energy as a by-product of catabolism also known as energy currency
Inorganic Compounds A substance that does not contain both a hydrogen and a carbon atom ie. Oxygen and Carbon dioxide
Organic Compound A substance that contains carbon atoms covalently bonded with other atoms, most commonly Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen ie. Lipids and Proteins
Water Most important and abundant compound in the body, helps regulate body temperature and transport essential materials around the body
Polarity The state or condition of an atom or a molecule inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions ie. Water is known for this property
Oxygen Required to complete decomposition reactions necessary for the release of energy in the body
Carbon Dioxide Produced as a waste product and helps maintain the appropriate acid-base balance in the body
Electrolytes Substances that dissociate in solution to form ions ie. acids, bases and salts. Gatorade is filled with them!
Cation Positively Charged Ions
Anions Negatively Charged Ions
Acids Any substance that releases a hydrogen ion when in solution- proton donor
Bases (alkaline) Dissociates to yield hydroxide ions or other electrolytes that combine with hydrogen ions- proton accepter
pH Scale Assigns a value to measures of acidity and alkalinity, scale of 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic)
Salts Compound that results from chemical interaction between an acid and a base
Neutralization reaction Forms salt and water from a reaction between an acid and base
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