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Chapter 2 Atom Element = the smallest unit of matter that cannot be broken down = a pure substance made of only one kind of atom Atoms are composed of even smaller parts, called subatomic particles. Protons = positive electric charge (1+) Neutrons = neutral charge (0) Electrons = negative charge (1-) Each element has a unique number of protons = atomic number. • Atoms have equal numbers of P and e– The atomic number = tells the number of protons and the number of electrons •Mass number = the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. # Neutrons = Mass # - Atomic # Carbon = # protons? # electrons? # neutrons? • Atoms of a given element may differ in the number of neutrons = isotopes. • In nature, an element occurs as a mixture of isotopes. – For example, 99% of carbon atoms have 6 neutrons (12C). – Most of the remaining 1% of carbon atoms have 7 neutrons (13C) while the rarest isotope, with 8 neutrons is 14C. • YouTube - The element song 6 C Carbon 12.01 P N 1st Shell = 2 electrons 2nd Shell = 8 electrons 3rd Shell = 8 electrons (stable) e- Electron Shells Energy Levels Atoms are mostly “empty space” 1km (10 football fields) If Nucleus = golf ball ----------------------------------------------------- e- Electron Shells Energy Levels Valence Electrons = electrons in outer energy shell Valence Electrons do the interaction during chemical reactions. The nuclei do not come close enough to interact. Groups/Families (Reactivity/Valence e-) Periods (+ Protons/electrons) Valence Electrons? 1 2/8 2 3 4 5 6 7 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ~ 50 trillion cells Each cell 1,000’s atoms Atom Interaction? Valence Electrons Chemical bonds • Atoms want to be “stable” = full valence shell. • Share or transfer electrons. • To become stable, atoms will hold together by chemical bonds. – The strongest chemical bonds are covalent bonds and ionic bonds. Single Atoms Chemical Bond • A covalent bond is the sharing of a pair of electrons by two atoms. H H Hydrogen H2 Subscript (2 atoms) Single Covalent “Hydrogen Molecule” (H2) Double Covalent “Oxygen Molecule” (O2) Two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds constitute a molecule • Ionic bond = one atom strips an electron completely from the other. Ions = charged atoms or molecule NaCl • YouTube - Carl Sagan on the chemical elements Balloon Van de Graff Machine Top 4 Atoms found in Organisms? O = 65% C = 18.5% H = 9.5% N = 3.3% ~75% Earth Life evolved in water Cells 70-95% Water Astronomers H2O “Polar Molecule” Polar Covalent Bond = electrons not shared equally + • Hydrogen bonds = a weak chemical attraction between polar molecules. H+ O- Up to 4 per water molecule Cohesion = water molecules bonding to each other. “Surface tension” prevents stretch or break the surface Adhesion = clinging of one substance to another (polar polar). Water is the “solvent” of life Solution = homogenous mixture. Solute = substance dissolved Solvent = dissolving agent Forms hydrogen bonds with charged and polar covalent molecules. Solvent? Solute? “Dissolve” Hydrogen Ion pH H+ “Dissociation” H2O <=> H+ + OH- pH scale = concentration of H+ in a solution Acid = any compound that forms hydrogen ions (H+) ions in solution Base = any compound that forms hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution Buffers = weak acids or bases that prevent sudden changes in pH “Homeostasis” pH Hydrogen Ion H+ • Dissociation H2O <=> H+ + OH• In pure water only one water molecule in every 554 million is dissociated. pH scale = concentration of H+ in a solution 0 - 14 7 = neutral (H+ = OH-) 0-6 = acidic (H+) 8-14 = basic (OH-) Acid = any compound that forms hydrogen ions (H+) ions in solution Base = any compound that forms hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution Factor of 10 Cell pH = 6.5 – 7.5 “Homeostasis” Buffers = weak acids or bases that prevent sudden changes in pH CARBON COMPOUNDS “ORGANIC CHEMISTRY” Life depends on 25 elements ------------------- 96% ------------------“Trace elements” 4% ------------------- “CARBON COMPOUNDS” • Although cells are 70-95% water, the rest consists mostly of carbon-based compounds. • Proteins, DNA, carbohydrates, and other molecules are all composed of carbon atoms bonded to each other and to atoms of other elements. Organic chemistry = the study of carbon compounds (organic compounds). C bonds with: H O N S P 3-D Hydrocarbons “Petroleum” Functional groups unique properties Macromolecules Large Carbon Based Molecules MONOMERS “Single” Bond Form POLYMERS “Multiple” MACROMOLECULES Elements Monomers Example Carbohydrates C,H,O 1:2:1 Monosaccarhides Starch Glucose Sucrose Lipids C,H,O Glycerol Fatty Acids Fats Oils Cholesterol Proteins C,H,O,N Amino Acids Insulin Hemoglobin Nucleic Acids C,H,O, N, P Nucleotides DNA RNA 1. CARBOHYDRATES “Sugar” Main source of energy Monomer = “Monosaccharide” Glucose C6H1206 1:2:1 Polymer = “Polysaccharide” Starch Glucose Glucose 2. LIPIDS (fats, oils, waxes) Monomers: Fatty Acid Glycerol Polymer Monomer Store energy Solid at room Temp (Bad) Straight Kinked Liquid at Room Temp (Good) Double bond prevents “packing” Steroids Cholesterol 3. PROTEINS Monomer = Amino Acids “Peptide” Bond AA—AA—AA—AA Polymer = “Polypeptide” 20 different Amino Acids “R Group” Proteins: Control rate of reactions Regulate cell processes Form bone and muscle Transport substances into and out of the cell Fight disease 4. NUCLEIC ACIDS Monomers = Nucleotides Polymer = Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) Monomer Monomer • YouTube - Carl Sagan on the chemistry of life on Earth/ other planets CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND ENZYMES Energy = the ability to move or change mater Chemical reactions = chemical bonds between atoms are broken and new ones formed Chemical equations: Reactants Products NaCl Na+ + ClMetabolism = all the chemical reactions that occur in an organism Activation energy = the energy needed to start a chemical reaction Enzyme = a substance that increases the speed of chemical reactions Speeds-up reaction by reducing activation energy Chemical reactions = chemical bonds between atoms are broken and new ones formed Energy is released or stored Chemical equations: Reactants Products Na + Cl Na+ClNaCl Na+ + Cl- Energy Releasing Reaction NaCl Na+ + Cl“Bonds Broken” Energy Absorbing Reaction Na + Cl Na+Cl“Bonds Formed” Metabolism = all the chemical reactions that occur in an organism Activation energy = the energy needed to start a chemical reaction “Push” needed Cells require activation energy Enzyme = a substance that increases the speed of chemical reactions “catalyst” Speeds-up reaction by reducing activation energy substrate active site 1. Substrate binds to enzyme induced fit denature Reaction rate is substrate concentration dependant 4. Active site is available for another substrate 2. Substrate is converted to products Enzymes are unaffected by the reaction and are reusable 3. Products are released End in “-ase” Amylase Catalase