Chemistry in Biology
Elements in the Human Body (CHON 96%)
We’ve got chemistry…(which is the study of matter) The  atom  is the basic unit of matter. (building block of matter) Atoms consist of  subatomic  particles Protons (+ charge) Neutrons ( no charge) Electrons (- charge)
Protons & neutrons  are found in the nucleus. Electrons  orbit  the  nucleus . Protons & neutrons have about the same  mass , and electrons are much less ( 1/1840  the mass of p & n)
Using the Periodic Table to calculate: Protons = atomic number Electrons = atomic number (neutral atom, not in an ion) Remember Protons are positive and Electrons are negative so they are equal! Neutrons = atomic MASS – atomic number
 
 
ELEMENT: pure substance, consisting of only 1 type of atom. COMPOUND: substance formed from the chemical combination of 2 or more elements in definite proportions.
H 2 O - water contains H and O in a definite proportion (2 to 1)  This is the formula for water. What is the formula for table salt? Examples of Compounds:
Isotopes atoms of the same element with different numbers of  neutrons Brainpop  video:http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0078695104/164155/00038306.html
Isotopes of Carbon Carbon-12  Carbon-13  Carbon-14
Radioactive Isotopes When a nucleus breaks apart, it gives off radiation that can be detected and used for many applications.
Chemical Bonds Involve valence (outermost) electrons. There are 2 types.
1) Ionic Bonds Involves a  transfer  of electrons. Produces  ions  ( charged atoms that have gained or lost electrons) Metal  +  Nonmetal
 
2) Covalent Bonds Electrons are  shared  between atoms. Smallest unit of this type of compound is called a  molecule . Nonmetal  +  Nonmetal  or diatomic molecules have this type of bond.
Chemical Reactions Chemical reaction  - process by which atoms or groups of atoms in substances are reorganized into different substances. Clues that a chemical reaction has taken place: 1) heat or light 2) see bubbles 3) something new
Chemical Equations Chemical formulas  describe the substances in the reaction and arrows indicate the process of change. Reactants  are the starting substances, on the left side of the arrow. Products  are the substances formed during the reaction, on the right side of the arrow.
Glucose and oxygen react to form carbon dioxide and water.
Energy of Reactions The   activation energy is the minimum amount of energy needed for reactants to form products in a chemical reaction.
What is an enzyme? An enzyme is a special type of  protein   called a   catalyst Catalyst: substance that speeds up a reaction because it lowers the activation energy Cells use enzymes to speed up reactions Very specific: usually only catalyzes one item called the SUBSTRATE
 
How do enzymes work? Enzyme comes in contact with substrate at certain spot called ACTIVE SITE Fits together like a “lock & key” Bonding at active site weakens the bonds in the substrate Makes it easier to change substrate
 
 
What are enzymes used for?  What regulates them? Used for digestion, photosynthesis, & DNA reproduction Regulated by changes in pH, temperature, other proteins, and chemicals
Enzyme Lab!
Warm up -  Make a Venn Diagram for Ionic and Covalent Bonds. Copy the following: 1) What is this called?  Label the reactant(s) and the product(s) H 2 O 2     2H 2 O + O 2
Water is soooo special! Most abundant compound in  living things . Liquid  at temperatures found over much of earth. Expands  when freezes, which causes  density less than liquid water. (unusual for a liquid)
What is polarity??? Polarity is the  uneven distribution of electrons between atoms in a covalent bond. In water, the  oxygen  is slightly  negative  because the electrons are attracted more to it than Hydrogen.
The hydrogen atoms in water have a slight  positive  charge because they are missing the  electrons  attracted more to oxygen.
Because of polarity, the water molecules  attract  each other.  This is called  cohesion . Water is also  attracted  to molecules of  different  substances.  This is called  adhesion .
Example of adhesion:  water on the sides of a graduated cylinder. Capillary action  is caused by this.
Water Lab!!!!
Warm up  Enzymes p. 159 What is the function of an enzyme? What type of organic compounds are enzymes? What substance takes part in an enzymatic reaction, but is  unchanged   by the reaction? Draw Figure 6.18 and label it. (p. 160)
Mixtures Two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together, but not chemically combined.  They can be separated Physically!
Solutions vs. Suspensions  Can be made with  water …the  universal  solvent. Solution =  solvent + solute solution =  homogeneous mixture
Water can dissolve  ionic compounds  and other  polar   molecules …it is known as the greatest  solvent  on earth! Universal solvent!
Water and non-dissolved material with small particles that are suspended in the water. Suspension
Acids & Bases pH scale:  indicates the concentration of H+ ions in a solution. Below 7 =  acid,  the  lower  the number, the  more  acidic. Above 7 =  Base , the  higher  the  more  basic
 
 
 
Buffers Weak acid/bases that can react with strong acids or bases to prevent sharp sudden changes in pH.
Carbon Compounds C 6 carbon 12.011
What is organic chemistry? The study of all compounds containing the element CARBON Natural elements: make up 96% of the mass of a human: CARBON, HYDROGEN, OXYGEN, NITROGEN (CHON) Trace elements: only needed in small amounts, called “minerals”:
What is a macromolecule? A giant molecule made up of 100’s or 1000’s of smaller units called MONOMERS Monomers link together to form large POLYMERS formed by polymerization
The types of macromolecules: CARBOHYDRATES LIPIDS NUCLEIC ACIDS PROTEINS
Carbohydrates Made of Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen atoms Main source of energy for living things Plants & some animals use for structural purposes Examples: monosaccharide, disaccharide, polysaccharide (sugars & starches)
Simple sugars are monosaccharide. Two monosaccharides join together to form a disaccharide Longer carbohydrate molecules are called polysaccharides (starches).
Starch Glucose Section 2-3 Figure 2-13 A Starch Go to Section:
Lipids (Fats, Oils & Waxes) Made mostly from carbon & hydrogen Used to store energy & waterproof coverings Olive oil, peanut oil
A triglyceride is a fat if it is solid at room temperature and an oil if it is liquid at room temperature.
Nucleic Acids Made of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, & phosphorus Made of monomers called nucleotides Nucleotides consist of  1) a 5 carbon sugar 2) a phosphate group 3) a nitrogenous base Store and transmit genetic information.
Proteins Made of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen Polymers of amino acids Some control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes Some used to form bones & muscles Others transport substances into or out of cells or help fight disease

Chapter 2

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    Elements in theHuman Body (CHON 96%)
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    We’ve got chemistry…(whichis the study of matter) The atom is the basic unit of matter. (building block of matter) Atoms consist of subatomic particles Protons (+ charge) Neutrons ( no charge) Electrons (- charge)
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    Protons & neutrons are found in the nucleus. Electrons orbit the nucleus . Protons & neutrons have about the same mass , and electrons are much less ( 1/1840 the mass of p & n)
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    Using the PeriodicTable to calculate: Protons = atomic number Electrons = atomic number (neutral atom, not in an ion) Remember Protons are positive and Electrons are negative so they are equal! Neutrons = atomic MASS – atomic number
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    ELEMENT: pure substance,consisting of only 1 type of atom. COMPOUND: substance formed from the chemical combination of 2 or more elements in definite proportions.
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    H 2 O- water contains H and O in a definite proportion (2 to 1) This is the formula for water. What is the formula for table salt? Examples of Compounds:
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    Isotopes atoms ofthe same element with different numbers of neutrons Brainpop video:http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/dl/free/0078695104/164155/00038306.html
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    Isotopes of CarbonCarbon-12 Carbon-13 Carbon-14
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    Radioactive Isotopes Whena nucleus breaks apart, it gives off radiation that can be detected and used for many applications.
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    Chemical Bonds Involvevalence (outermost) electrons. There are 2 types.
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    1) Ionic BondsInvolves a transfer of electrons. Produces ions ( charged atoms that have gained or lost electrons) Metal + Nonmetal
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    2) Covalent BondsElectrons are shared between atoms. Smallest unit of this type of compound is called a molecule . Nonmetal + Nonmetal or diatomic molecules have this type of bond.
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    Chemical Reactions Chemicalreaction - process by which atoms or groups of atoms in substances are reorganized into different substances. Clues that a chemical reaction has taken place: 1) heat or light 2) see bubbles 3) something new
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    Chemical Equations Chemicalformulas describe the substances in the reaction and arrows indicate the process of change. Reactants are the starting substances, on the left side of the arrow. Products are the substances formed during the reaction, on the right side of the arrow.
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    Glucose and oxygenreact to form carbon dioxide and water.
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    Energy of ReactionsThe activation energy is the minimum amount of energy needed for reactants to form products in a chemical reaction.
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    What is anenzyme? An enzyme is a special type of protein called a catalyst Catalyst: substance that speeds up a reaction because it lowers the activation energy Cells use enzymes to speed up reactions Very specific: usually only catalyzes one item called the SUBSTRATE
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    How do enzymeswork? Enzyme comes in contact with substrate at certain spot called ACTIVE SITE Fits together like a “lock & key” Bonding at active site weakens the bonds in the substrate Makes it easier to change substrate
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    What are enzymesused for? What regulates them? Used for digestion, photosynthesis, & DNA reproduction Regulated by changes in pH, temperature, other proteins, and chemicals
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    Warm up - Make a Venn Diagram for Ionic and Covalent Bonds. Copy the following: 1) What is this called? Label the reactant(s) and the product(s) H 2 O 2  2H 2 O + O 2
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    Water is soooospecial! Most abundant compound in living things . Liquid at temperatures found over much of earth. Expands when freezes, which causes density less than liquid water. (unusual for a liquid)
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    What is polarity???Polarity is the uneven distribution of electrons between atoms in a covalent bond. In water, the oxygen is slightly negative because the electrons are attracted more to it than Hydrogen.
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    The hydrogen atomsin water have a slight positive charge because they are missing the electrons attracted more to oxygen.
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    Because of polarity,the water molecules attract each other. This is called cohesion . Water is also attracted to molecules of different substances. This is called adhesion .
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    Example of adhesion: water on the sides of a graduated cylinder. Capillary action is caused by this.
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    Warm up Enzymes p. 159 What is the function of an enzyme? What type of organic compounds are enzymes? What substance takes part in an enzymatic reaction, but is unchanged by the reaction? Draw Figure 6.18 and label it. (p. 160)
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    Mixtures Two ormore elements or compounds that are physically mixed together, but not chemically combined. They can be separated Physically!
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    Solutions vs. Suspensions Can be made with water …the universal solvent. Solution = solvent + solute solution = homogeneous mixture
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    Water can dissolve ionic compounds and other polar molecules …it is known as the greatest solvent on earth! Universal solvent!
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    Water and non-dissolvedmaterial with small particles that are suspended in the water. Suspension
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    Acids & BasespH scale: indicates the concentration of H+ ions in a solution. Below 7 = acid, the lower the number, the more acidic. Above 7 = Base , the higher the more basic
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    Buffers Weak acid/basesthat can react with strong acids or bases to prevent sharp sudden changes in pH.
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    Carbon Compounds C6 carbon 12.011
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    What is organicchemistry? The study of all compounds containing the element CARBON Natural elements: make up 96% of the mass of a human: CARBON, HYDROGEN, OXYGEN, NITROGEN (CHON) Trace elements: only needed in small amounts, called “minerals”:
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    What is amacromolecule? A giant molecule made up of 100’s or 1000’s of smaller units called MONOMERS Monomers link together to form large POLYMERS formed by polymerization
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    The types ofmacromolecules: CARBOHYDRATES LIPIDS NUCLEIC ACIDS PROTEINS
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    Carbohydrates Made ofCarbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen atoms Main source of energy for living things Plants & some animals use for structural purposes Examples: monosaccharide, disaccharide, polysaccharide (sugars & starches)
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    Simple sugars aremonosaccharide. Two monosaccharides join together to form a disaccharide Longer carbohydrate molecules are called polysaccharides (starches).
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    Starch Glucose Section2-3 Figure 2-13 A Starch Go to Section:
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    Lipids (Fats, Oils& Waxes) Made mostly from carbon & hydrogen Used to store energy & waterproof coverings Olive oil, peanut oil
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    A triglyceride isa fat if it is solid at room temperature and an oil if it is liquid at room temperature.
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    Nucleic Acids Madeof hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, & phosphorus Made of monomers called nucleotides Nucleotides consist of 1) a 5 carbon sugar 2) a phosphate group 3) a nitrogenous base Store and transmit genetic information.
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    Proteins Made ofnitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen Polymers of amino acids Some control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes Some used to form bones & muscles Others transport substances into or out of cells or help fight disease