Basic Chemistry
Basic Chemistry
Matter and Elements
Matter defined as having mass and occupying space
Elements are unique forms of matter with specific properties
Chemical Bonds
Covalent bond involves sharing electrons between atoms
Ionic bond involves transferring electrons between atoms
Properties of Carbon
Key component in biological molecules
Can form covalent bonds with up to four different atoms
Electrons in Chemical Bonding
Atoms interact by sharing or exchanging electrons
Electrons play a critical role in chemical bonding
Learning Objectives
Define matter and elements
Explain role of electrons in covalent and ionic bonding
Describe properties of carbon
Recognize functional groups in biological molecules
Terms
Include various functional groups and chemical bond types
Matter and Elements
Life is composed of matter with mass and space
Elements are unique forms of matter with specific properties
Elements and Atoms
Elements cannot be broken down further
Each element has a designated chemical symbol
Common elements in living organisms: C, O, H, N
Elements in Living World
Comparison of elements in living organisms and non-living world
Percentage composition of elements in life, atmosphere, and Earth's crust
Atomic Structure
Atom is the smallest unit of matter
Contains protons, neutrons, and electrons
Nucleus holds protons and neutrons, while electrons orbit around it
Sub-atomic Particles
Protons, neutrons, and electrons are sub-atomic particles
Arrangement in Atom
Depiction of sub-atomic particles in an atom (Helium example)
Atomic Number and Mass
Definition of atomic number and mass
Isotopes have different number of neutrons
Calculation of neutrons in an element
Carbon Isotopes
Carbon has atomic number six and stable isotopes with mass numbers twelve and thirteen
Isotopes
Elements can have different mass numbers due to varying numbers of neutrons
Periodic Table
Shows atomic mass and number for each element
Electron Shells
Bohr model explains electron shells and energy levels
Electrons fill orbitals in a specific order
Valence Shell
Most stable configuration when valence shell is filled
Group 18 elements have full valence shells
Octet Rule
First two outer shells filled with eight electrons
Group 1 elements (H, Li, Na) achieve stability by losing an outer electron
Group 17 elements achieve stability by gaining an additional electron
Chemical Bonds
Force linking atoms to form molecules/compounds
Electrons crucial in chemical bonding through sharing/exchanging
Atoms interact in reactions to form chemical bonds
Electronegativity
Measure of atom's electron attraction in bonds
Introduced by Linus Pauling
Values on Pauling scale from 0.7 to 4.0
How Do Atoms Bond
Atoms bond to form molecules by sharing electrons
Example: Two hydrogens and an oxygen form a water molecule
Important Definition
Ionic compound formation: metals lose electrons, nonmetals gain for octet
Cation: positively charged ion from electron loss
Anion: negatively charged ion from electron gain
Polar covalent Bonds
Electrons unequally shared, attracted to one nucleus more
Example: Water with oxygen having higher electronegativity
Polarity
Separation of electric charge in a molecule
Example: O and H bond creating a polar bond
Nonpolar Bonds
Equal sharing of electrons
Example: C-C bond or equal sharing between different elements
Non-Polar Covalent Bonds
Electrons equally shared
Example: Methane (CH4) with carbon sharing electrons equally
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Weaker bonds like Hydrogen bonds between δ+ of hydrogen and δ- of another atom
Example: Occurs between water molecules
Carbon
Key in macromolecules, forms covalent bonds with up to four atoms
Essential for life, unique properties supporting macromolecules
Carbon forms covalent bonds with up to four atoms, including other carbons
Three types of carbon structures: Straight Chain, Branched Chain, Ring
Functional Group and Macromolecules
Functional Groups: atoms in a molecule conferring specific properties
Macromolecules have characteristic functional groups interacting via hydrogen bonds