The document discusses the structure and composition of atoms. Atoms are the smallest units that make up elements and compounds. They contain protons, neutrons and electrons. Protons are positively charged particles in the nucleus, neutrons have no charge, and electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus. Different elements have different numbers of these subatomic particles. Atoms can exist alone or combine to form molecules. Living things are composed of complex nonliving molecules made up of atoms.
5. ATOM PROTONS: Positively charged particles in the nucleus NEUTRONS: Chargeless Particles in the nucleus ELECTRONS: Negatively charged particles on the certain energy levels around the nucleus
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14. Size of Nucleus If the nucleus were “ 1 m ” in diameter, the atom would be 1.5 miles in diameter .
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16. He is a noble gas. C is a solid substance which has relatively different properties than He.
17. WHY THEY ARE DIFFERENT ALLTOUGH THEY CONTAIN THE SAME PARTICLES ?
28. A Phytochemical in a Matrix The ascorbic acid molecule is exactly the same in Oranges or Violets, but is embedded in very different chemical matrices
Illustrations: L: Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea R: Digitoxin, a cardiac glycoside (cardiac glycosides are derivatives of steroids)
Illustrations: L: Orange, Citrus sinensis M: Violet, Viola spp. R: Ascorbic acid (reduced form; ascorbic acid is a type of organic acid)
Illustrations: TL: Echinacea purpurea flower bud TR: Echinacea purpurea , full bloom [NGS/SWSBM] BL: an isobutylamide from Echinacea Spotlight: unusual triple carbon-carbon bonds make a straight region in the molecule BR: A line drawing of the same molecule Echinacea has ~ 12 different alkamides (isobutylamides are one type of alkylamide). High levels of alkamides accumulate in the roots & flowers of E. purpurea & E. angustifolia .
Illustrations: L: Alliin, a cysteine sulfoxide & precursor of allicin M: Alliinase, the enzyme which transforms alliin into allicin R: Allicin, a thiosulfinate See: www.herbalchem.net (Garlic pages are in the archives) for detailed information on Garlic chemistry.
Illustrations: L: Red Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. capitata subgroup rubra M: Sweet Cherry, Prunus avium R: Onions, Allium cepa
Illustrations: L: Pokeweed ( Phytolacca americana ) blossoms R: Betanidin, the magenta pigment molecule in Poke berries Betalains occur only in the order Caryophyllales, where they replace anthocyanins. Betalains are a group of nitrogenous water-soluble pigments, derived from tyrosine via L-Dopa. Some authors classify them not as alkaloids, but as amino acid derivatives. There are two groups of betalains: the red/purple betacyanins & the yellow betaxanthins. They generally occur as glycosides, & may be complexed with phenylpropanoids. Phytolacca americana is also known as Poke or Pokeweed.
Illustrations: TR: Hawthorne ( Crataegus spp.) [NGS/SWSBM] BR: Hawthorne berries Hyperin (aka hyperoside; quercetin-3-galactoside) is also found in St. Johnswort ( Hypericum perforatum ). It is a type of flavonol glycoside, which is a type of flavonoid, which is a type of polyphenol.