Atoms
What is an atom?
The basic unit of a chemical element.
An ionic bond is one where _______________________
"Atoms steal"
One atom steals an electron from another one.
What are two examples of lipids?
fats, waxes, oils
Which macromolecule is involved in storing and transmitting hereditary information?
Name the monomers of Lipids
Glycerol and fatty acids
Name the 3 subatomic particles. Include the charge of each one.
Neutron(neutral), proton(positive), electron(negative)
An Covalent bond is one where __________________________
"Sharing"
Atoms share electrons
Name two examples of proteins
hormones, enzymes, keratin, antibodies
Which macromolecule is used for structure in plants?
Carbohydrates
Name the monomers of proteins
amino acids
Which subatomic particles are located in the nucleus of an atom?
neutron and protons
Describe Van der Waals forces
Bonus (+100): Name one reason Van der Waals forces occur
A weak attraction between atoms
Bonus: positives attract to negatives, large molecules clump together
Name two examples of carbohydrates.
Starches, cellulose
Which macromolecule makes up cell membranes?
lipids
If multiple monosaccharides (simple sugars) are joined together, I will form a _________________
carbohydrate (polysaccharide)
How many protons does sulfur have?
16
Sodium has an electron that it doesn't want, Chlorine wants one more electron. What kind of bond will form?
Ionic bond
Name two examples of nucleic acids.
DNA and RNA
You found a new species of animal and want to determine its genetic make up. Which macromolecule will you study?
Bonus(+100) Name the example of this macromolecule that stores human and animal genetic information.
Nucleic Acids
Bonus: DNA
Daily Double
What is the definition of a molecule
How many protons does Silver have?
47
Two oxygen molecules both want 2 more electrons. What kind of bond will form between them?
Covalent
Lab: Name one macromolecule that was present in the pink mystery substance.
Carbohydrates
Which macromolecule is found in your hair?
Proteins
Name the monomers of nucleic acids
Nucleotides