Chemistry of Life! Created by Educational Technology Network. www.edtechnetwork.com 2009

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Topic 1 – 10 Points What is the smallest unit of matter? QUESTION: ANSWER: An atom

Topic 1 – 20 Points Neutral, positive, negative QUESTION: ANSWER: What is the charge of a neutron, proton, and electron? ANSWER: Neutral, positive, negative

Topic 1 – 30 Points QUESTION: The protons and neutrons are located in the atom’s… ANSWER: Nucleus

Topic 1 – 40 Points QUESTION: What are the four main elements that make up living organisms? ANSWER: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen

Topic 1 – 50 Points QUESTION: How many of the 115 known elements are important to living organisms? ANSWER: 25

Topic 2 – 10 Points QUESTION: ANSWER: Valence electrons The electrons located in an atom’s outer shell are called… ANSWER: Valence electrons

Topic 2 – 20 Points QUESTION: The _______ rule states: “Atoms will combine to form compounds in order to reach eight electrons in their outer energy level.” ANSWER: Octet

Topic 2 – 30 Points QUESTION: What type of compound forms when one atom steals electrons from another atom? ANSWER: Ionic compound

Topic 2 – 40 Points QUESTION: When an atom loses electrons, does it get a negative or positive charge? ANSWER: Positive

Topic 2 – 50 Points QUESTION: How can you tell if a compound is ionic or covalent? ANSWER: Non-metal to metal (ionic), or non-metal to non-metal (covalent). Location on periodic table.

Topic 3 – 10 Points What elements make up Carbohydrates? QUESTION: ANSWER: Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

Topic 3 – 20 Points QUESTION: In order for two carbohydrates to join together, what process must occur? ANSWER: dehydration synthesis, a water must be removed

Topic 3 – 30 Points QUESTION: ANSWER: What is the name of the carbohydrate monomer? Not an example. ANSWER: monosaccharide

Topic 3 – 40 Points What is an example of a carbohydrate polymer? QUESTION: What is an example of a carbohydrate polymer? ANSWER: Starch, cellulose, fiber

Topic 3 – 50 Points QUESTION: ANSWER: Why are carbohydrates important to living organisms? ANSWER: Main source of energy

Topic 4 – 10 Points What are the lipid polymers? fats and oils QUESTION: What are the lipid polymers? ANSWER: fats and oils

Topic 4 – 20 Points What are the lipid monomers? QUESTION: ANSWER: Glycerol and fatty acids

Topic 4 – 30 Points Name two differences between a fat and an oil? QUESTION: Name two differences between a fat and an oil? ANSWER: plant vs. animal, solid vs. liquid, healthy vs. unhealthy, saturated vs. unsaturated

Topic 4 – 40 Points Membrane QUESTION: ANSWER: Lipids are an important part of the cell ___________ . ANSWER: Membrane

Topic 4 – 50 Points What does it mean if a lipid is unsaturated? QUESTION: What does it mean if a lipid is unsaturated? ANSWER: There is a double/triple bond in the fatty acid. It is not full of hydrogens.

Topic 5 – 10 Points QUESTION: ANSWER: Proteins contain C, H, O and ___? Nucleic Acids have ____? ANSWER: Nitrogen, Phosphorus

Topic 5 – 20 Points QUESTION: ANSWER: What is the protein monomer? Amino Acid

Topic 5 – 30 Points QUESTION: Why are nucleic acids important to living organisms? ANSWER: Pass hereditary information. Stores genetic instructions.

Daily Double Topic 5 – 40 Points QUESTION: The function of a protein is determined by its ________? ANSWER: shape Daily Double

Topic 5 – 50 Points What process breaks apart two amino acids? QUESTION: What process breaks apart two amino acids? ANSWER: Hydrolysis. Adding water to split

Final Jeopardy C2H6 + O2  H20 + CO2 2C2H6 + 7O2  6H20 + 4CO2 Question: Balance the following equation in the simplest form. C2H6 + O2  H20 + CO2 Answer: 2C2H6 + 7O2  6H20 + 4CO2