Biology
If a Hydrogen is in a compound, what would its oxidation number be? Ans-
+1
What is the oxidation number of any simple ion? Ans- The same as charge of
the ion
How many kilograms are in a pound? Ans- 0.453592 kg
What is the temperature for freezing point of water in Celsius? Ans- 0
degrees Celsius (32°F for Fahrenheit)
What is the conversion of Celsius to Fahrenheit? Ans- 5F=9C+160
(remember 5F because you have 5 fingers on a hand and 9C because cats
have 9 lives)
What is the oxidation number of an element atom? Ans- 0
What is the freezing point of sea water in Fahrenheit? Ans- -2C
How many amino acids are in a dipeptide? Ans- 2
If Oxygen is in a compound, what would its oxidation number be? Ans- -2
Which of the following pH values would lemon juice likely have? Ans- 2
because the lower the pH value, the more acidic
What is a pentose? Ans- A 5 carbon sugar (Pent = 5) (ose = sugar)
What is the oxidation state of the Sulfur atom in Sulfuric Acid H2SO4? Ans-
6(each H is +1, each O is -2. All charges have to add to 0. 2+S-8=0
How many neutrons does carbon 14 have? Ans- 8 ( mass# - atomics # =
neutrons) 14 6= 8
How many protons does Potassium have? Ans- 19
How many amino acids are essential for human life Ans- 20 amino acids
,Normal body temperature in °C? Ans- 37°C
Normal body temperature in °F? Ans- 98.6°F
Boiling point of water in °C? Ans- 100°C
Boiling point of water in °F? Ans- 212°F
0°K is equal to°C? Ans- -273°C
The term Amphoterie means? Ans- A substance that can act as both a base
& acid
What is Kelvin based around? Ans- Absolute zero
A compound that is Hydrogen or proton donor, corrosive to metals, causes
blue litmus paper to become red and becomes less acidic when mixed with a
base is? Ans- Acid
Mixture of 2 or more metals are? Ans- Alloys
pH less than 7.0 sour/tart Formulas begin with H (Hydrogen) Proton Donor
Ans- Acids:
3 types of radiation in nuclear chemistry? Ans- Alpha, Beta & Gamma
Emission of Helium (He) ions in the nuclei Contains 2 protons & 2 neutrons.
+2 Charge radiation particle. Can Largest be stopped by piece of paper Ans-
Alpha radiation
Type of Alloy in which another metal is dissolved in Mercury (Hg)? Ans-
Amalgam
Proteins are made up of? Ans- Amino acids
Glycogen is what kind of starch? Ans- Animal Starch
When an atom GAINS ONE or more electrons Ans- Anions (negative ion)
Basic building block of a molecule? Ans- Atom (NOT CELL!!)
Atomic mass? Ans- Average mass of a elements isotope
Atomic #: Ans- # of protons in nucleus of an atom
, A Hydrogen or proton ACCEPTOR & has hydroxide group in the makeup of
the molecule Produce -OH Bitter, slippery, conduct electricity, formulas
contain -OH pH value greater than 7.0 Proton acceptor Ans- Base
_________are Proton donors as Bases are proton acceptors Ans- Acids
Decomposition product of a proton or neutron High speed/energy Electrons
EITHER - charged electrons or + charged positrons Can be stopped by
aluminum foil Ans- Beta radiation:
What is Biochemistry? Ans- Study of substances & processes occurring in
living things
Fahrenheit is based off of? Ans- Body temp
How does ↑ Surface area speed up chemical reactions? of contact reactions
Ans- By ↑ areas of contact where chemical reactions can occur
How do catalyst accelerate a chemical reaction? Ans- By reducing the
amount of energy needed for a reaction to occur
What does COOH symbolize? Ans- Carboxyl group
Which of the following is not a solution type? Ans- Catalyst
Define Catalyst. Ans- Substance that speeds up a chemical reaction. 1
What is an atom called when it LOSES 1 or more electrons? Ans- Cations
(positive ions)
What is chemical bonding? Ans- The joining of atoms to form new
substances. 2 types: ionic & covalent bonding
Electrical attraction between 2 oppositely charged atoms groups of atoms
called ions (between metals & nonmetals) Ans- What is a Ionic bond?
Chemical bond that's formed when an atom transfers a electron to another
atom. (steals) Ans- Ionic bonding
Chemical bond that shares I electron pair Formed by non-metals Ans- Single
Covalent bond?
Making & breaking of chemical bonds, leading to changes in composition of
matter Ans- What are chemical reactions?
Double Covalent bond? Ans- When 2 electron pairs are shared