Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 2 Introductory Chemistry

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chemical Elements Fundamental unit in chemistry 112 elements total Use 1-2 letter symbols for each  Examples: C= carbon, Na = sodium, Cl = chorine. 26 elements present in human body  4 major ones (O, C, H, and N) make up 96%  8 others significant also. See Table 2.1.

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Atoms Smallest unit of an element that retains characteristics of an element Atom contains  Nucleus that has protons (+), neutrons (0)  Electrons (–) surrounding nucleus Total charge is neutral:  Protons # = electron # Atomic number = number of protons = number of electrons Mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Ions, Molecules and Compounds When an atom gives up of gains an electron, it becomes an ion When atoms share electrons, they form a molecule Two or more different atoms held together with chemical bonds = a compound Described by the molecular formula

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Molecular Formula O 2 = oxygen  Molecule: has 2 atoms bound together H 2 O = water  Molecule has 2 atoms bound together  Compound has 2 different atoms: H (hydrogen): 2 atoms O (oxygen): 1 atom Subscript indicates # of atoms of element

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Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chemical Bonding Attraction between atoms to form attachments Electrons are grouped into shells  Number of electrons in outer shell determines type of bonding Types of bonds:  Ionic  Covalent  Hydrogen

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Ionic Bonds Electron is donated or accepted from another atom  ion Typically occurs between atoms in which:  One has just 1 or 2 electrons in outer shells  Other has almost full outer shell (6 or 7 electrons) Electrons are negative (–) so:  If electron is accepted, atom  negative ion: anion  If electron is donated, atom  positive ion: cation Opposite charges attract  ionic bonding

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Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Covalent Bonds Sharing of electrons in outer shell  covalent bonds Typically occurs between atoms in which outer shells are about half full.  Example: bonds involving carbon (C) atoms (with 4 electrons in outer shell). These are organic compounds.  Example: water

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Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Covalent Bonds

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Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hydrogen Bonds Form when a hydrogen atom (with a partial positive charge) attracts the partial negative charge of neighboring atoms, such as oxygen or nitrogen. Contribute strength and stability within large complex molecules such as  DNA  Proteins

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chemical Reactions Occur when old bonds break and new bonds form Types:  Synthesis  Decomposition  Exchange  Reversible

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chemical Reactions: Synthesis Putting atoms together to form larger molecules A + B  AB Example: 2H 2 + O 2  2 H 2 O Synthesis in the body = anabolism

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chemical Reactions: Decomposition Splitting molecules apart AB  A + B Example: CH 4  C + 2H 2 Decomposition in the body = catabolism

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chemical Reactions: Exchange Involve both synthesis and decomposition AB + CD  AD + BC

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chemical Reactions: Reversible Can go in either direction: synthesis or decomposition or exchange Examples:  A + B ↔ AB  AB ↔ A + B  AB + CD ↔ AD + BC

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Classes of Chemicals Inorganic  Structure: lack C-H bonds; structurally simple  Examples Water, carbon dioxide, bicarbonate, acids, bases, and salts Organic  Structure: All contain C-H bonds Structurally complex (include polymers composed of many units = monomers)  Classes: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Inorganic Compounds: Water Characteristics of water  Most abundant chemical in human body  Good solvent and lubricant  Takes part in chemical reactions  Absorbs and releases heat slowly; regulates body temperature  Involved in digestion, circulation, and elimination of wastes

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Acids, Bases and Salts Acid dissolves  H + (1 or more) Base dissolves  OH - (1 or more) Acid + base  salt  Example: HCl + NaOH  NaCl + H 2 O acid + base  salt + H 2 O

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. pH Concept The concentration of H + or OH – expressed on the pH scale pH scale: 0–14 pH 7.0: H + concentration = OH – concentration pH < 7.0 = more H + (acid)  The smaller the number, the more H + pH > 7.0 = more OH – (alkaline)  The larger the number, the more OH –

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Organic Compounds Structure  All contain C-H bonds  Structurally complex (include polymers composed of many units = monomers) Classes  Carbohydrates  Lipids  Proteins  Nucleic acids

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Carbohydrates Most common sources of energy for humans Three major classes: mono-, di-, poly-  Monosaccharide: simple sugar. Common examples: Glucose (blood sugar) and fructose (fruit sugar)  Disaccharides: two bonded monosaccharides Larger carbohydrates formed by dehydration synthesis and broken down by hydrolysis  Glucose + fructose ↔ sucrose (table sugar)  Glucose + galactose ↔ lactose (milk sugar)  Glucose + glucose ↔ maltose

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Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Polysaccharides Monosaccharides (monomers) in long chains  Complex branching structures not usually soluble in water Examples  Glycogen: carbohydrate stored in animals (liver, muscles)  Starch: carbohydrate stored in plants (potatoes, rice, grains)  Cellulose: plant polymer ( indigestible fibers)

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Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Lipids Characteristics  Insoluble in water = hydrophobic  Functions: protect, insulate, provide energy Classes  Triglycerides Most plentiful in diet and body Each composed of 3 fatty acids + 1 glycerol May be saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated  Phospholipids: form lipid bilayer in membranes  Steroids based on ring-structure of cholesterol  Fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, and K

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Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Cholesterol Ring structures similar to cholesterol Used to make steroid hormones  Estrogen, testosterone, cortisone Help make plasma membranes stiff Made in liver

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Proteins Structure: composed of amino acids (monomers)  20 different amino acids (like alphabet) Amino acid structure: central carbon with  Acid (carboxyl) group (COOH)  Amino group (NH 2 )  Side chain (varies among the 20 amino acids) Amino acids joined in long chains  By dehydration synthesis to form peptide bonds  dipeptide  tripeptide  polypeptide  Ultimately, form large, complex structures

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Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Proteins Functions (many)  Much of cell structure  Contraction: muscle fibers  Regulate body: hormones  Transport of O 2 in blood: hemoglobin  Defense: antibodies  Chemical catalysts: enzymes

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Enzymes Proteins that serve as chemical catalysts Highly specific: one enzyme works on a specific substrate  product Efficient: one enzyme used over and over Names  Most end in “-ase”  Many give clues to functions: sucrase, lipase, protease, dehydrogenase

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Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Nucleic Acids DNA or RNA Huge polymers composed of nucleotides Each nucleotide (monomer) consists of  Sugar (5-C monosaccharide: ribose or deoxyribose)  Phosphate  Nitrogen-containing (nitrogeneous) base In DNA: adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), or thymine (T) In RNA: adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), or uracil (U) (which replaces T of DNA)

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Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Nucleic Acids: DNA Nucleotides are connected into long chains that are bonded by bases:  C – G, G – C, T – A, or A – T Two chains form double helix (spiral ladder) Function: stores DNA (genetic information) in genes (found in chromosomes) that:  Direct protein synthesis and therefore regulate everyday activities of cells  Carry this genetic information to the next generation of cells

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Nucleic Acid: RNA Nucleotides are connected into a long, single chain (one side of a ladder)  In transcription, RNA (italics) positions next to DNA: C – G, G – C, A - T, or U – A  In translation, t-RNA (italics) positions next to m- RNA (italics): C – G, G – C, A - U, or U - A Function:  Carries out protein synthesis by correctly sequencing amino acids, so helps to regulate everyday activities of cells

Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ATP Structure: composed of chemicals similar to those in RNA: base (adenine), ribose, and phosphates Function: the main energy-storing molecule in the body  ATP contains 3 phosphates  Carries energy in high-energy chemical bonds between terminal phosphate groups  Energy released from those bonds when they break: ATP  ADP + phosphate + energy

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