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Chapter 2: Chem-Is-Try Elements and Compounds Chemical elements of life Atoms and Molecules Atomic structure and function Bonding and chemical reactions TOD: Methods box p.30 Fig 2.17 mimic molecules TOD: Methods box p.30 Fig 2.17 mimic molecules
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Elements and Life Define element: Compound: SPONCH CaK ( ONCH 96% ) Trace elements (Fe, I) anemia, goiter—iodized salt, sea weed Crops too—nitrogen, calcium
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Atoms and Molecules Quick review: electrons, neutrons, protons, orbitals, nucleus Atomic number Atomic mass (mass number) Dalton
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Helium
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Electron orbitals 1s 2s 2p (x, y, z)
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The major elements of life
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Covalent bonds Fig 2.10 (share electrons)
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Polar Covalent Fig 2.11 Bonds * electronegativity
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Ionic bonds (electron transfer +/- ions)
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Hydrogen Bonds fig 2.14
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Structure / Function Examples Mimic molecules
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T.O.D: Radioactive Tracers in Bio. Label chemical substances within cells, are traceable Scientists can locate substances within an organism &/or follow metabolic processes.
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Sources Campbell, Reece, Mitchell. Biology, 5 th Ed. 1999, Chap- ter one. Pgs. 1-21. Campbell, Reece, Mitchell. Biology, 5 th Ed. 1999, Presentations CD-ROM. Click art CD-ROM, Broderbund.
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VIDEOS on the instructor’s disk
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Molecular shape Structure / Function Examples
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Fig 2.7 Energy Levels of Electrons light fluorescence photo- synthesis Energy Absorbed Energy Lost
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Hierarchy of life
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