COMPOSITION OF MATTER ELEMENTS AND ATOMS By Sierra, Rachel, Haley

What are elements?  Elements are the building blocks of all matter.  Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances.  Examples: Oxygen Carbon Gold Copper Iron  A complete listing of the elements appears in the periodic table.

Elements in the human body  Oxygen  Carbon  Hydrogen  Nitrogen 65% oxygen 18.5% Carbon 9.5% Hydrogen 3.2 % Nitrogen

Major Roles of Elements in the body…  Oxygen  Reacts with glucose or food to produce ATP Energy and the Carbon dioxide that we breathe out.  Makes up 65.0% of our body mass.

Major Roles of Elements in the body…  Carbon  Carbon is required to form proteins, carbohydrates, fats and nucleic acid.  Also helps determine the body structure.  Makes up 18.5% of our body mass.

Major Roles of Elements in the body...  Hydrogen  Hydrogen atoms help to form water molecules, which are essential in our bodies.  Hydrogen also influences the pH of body fluids.  Makes up 9.5% of our body mass.

Major Roles of Elements in the body…  Nitrogen ▫ Nitrogen is found in many organic molecules, including proteins and nucleic acids that make up DNA. ▫ Makes up 3.2% of our body mass. Nitrogen Base

Other Elements found in the body…

What are Atoms?  Atoms are the smallest particle that still retains its special properties.  Atoms are the building blocks of elements. Atomic Symbol…  Every element is designated by a one- or two-letter chemical shorthand called a atomic symbol.

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