1. Chemistry of Life!
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2. Atoms
Compounds
Carbs
Lipids
Protein & NA 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 30 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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

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

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

12. 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.

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

14. 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

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

16. 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

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

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

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

20. 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

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

22. 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.

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

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

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

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

27. 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

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