Basic Chemistry Intro For Biology

Fig. 2.1 C.H.N.O.P.S.

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Fig. 2.2 No Charge +1 Charge -1 Charge

Each has a +1 atomic mass unit Fig. 2.3 Each has a +1 atomic mass unit Negligible mass OCTET RULE !!

Fig. 2.4a IONIC BONDING – Between a Metal and a Non-Metal – to try to satisfy the “Octet Rule”

Fig. 2.4b

Here is the formation of an “Ionic Bond” Fig. 2.4c Non-Metal wants to accept e- Metal – wants to donate e- Here is the formation of an “Ionic Bond”

Fig. 2.4d

Fig. 2.5 METAL NON-METAL

Fig. 2.6 Covalent Bonding involves electron sharing between Non-Metals to satisfy the “Octet Rule”

Water –Extremely Unique properties

Fig. 2.8

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Fig. 2.9