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1 Organic Compounds

2 What is an Element? An element is any substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances. The smallest unit of an element is an atom.

3 What is a Compound? A compound is any chemical that is made of two or more different elements.

4 What is an Inorganic Compound?
NaCl Inorganic compounds do not contain carbon. Examples: Water, Salt, and acids like sulfuric acid H2O H2SO4

5 What is an Organic Compound?
Organic Compounds contain carbon and hydrogen and are usually associated with living things.

6 What are the 6 elements most living things are made of?
CHONPS: C H O N P S arbon ydrogen xygen itrogen hosphorus ulfur

7 Carbon Compounds Life as we know it is carbon based. Why?
A carbon atom can form chemical bonds with other carbon atoms in long chains or rings. Carbon compounds in living things include: Carbohydrates Nucleic Acids Proteins Fats

8 Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are energy-rich compounds made from the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. (CHO) Function: Cells use carbohydrates to get and store energy. Examples: Sugars and starches.

9 Proteins Proteins are large molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur. (CHONS) Proteins are made of smaller molecules called amino acids. Function: Build organelles, build body parts, helps with body defense. Examples: Hair, nails, enzymes.

10 Lipids Lipids are made by cells to store energy for long periods of time. They are composed of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. (CHO) Function: Store long term energy. Examples: Fats, oils, and waxes.

11 Nucleic Acids Nucleic Acids are compounds made of long, repeating chains called nucleotides. They are made of the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. (CHONP) Function: Used to store genetic information. Examples: DNA and RNA


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