Summary Basic Chemistry Study Notes for Introductory Biology (Handwritten)
8 views 0 purchase
Module
BIOL 1406 (BIOL1406)
Institution
Lonestar Community College
Book
Biology
Basic Chemistry Study Notes for Introductory Biology for Science Majors
Are you a science major aiming to master biology concepts? My "Basic Chemistry Study Notes for Introductory Biology " are designed to help you grasp fundamental biological topics crucial for your studies.
This PDF includ...
Molecular Biology of the Gene Study Notes for Introductory Biology (Handwritten)
Mendelian Patterns of Inheritance Study Notes for Introductory Biology (Handwritten)
Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction Study Notes for Introductory Biology (Handwritten)
All for this textbook (15)
Written for
Lonestar Community College
BIOL 1406 (BIOL1406)
All documents for this subject (11)
Seller
Follow
vanessafree
Content preview
THE CELL /BASIC CHEMISTRY
, THE CELL /BASIC CHEMISTRY
CHEMICAL ELEMENTS
that takes up space and has
anything
matter= mass
↳
different forms four distinct states solid , liquid plasma
many
:
, ,
gas ,
)
↳
composed of elements - >
substance that can't be broken down into simpler substances
each element has specific unique properties (e
, .
. density
g ,
solubility
,
melting point .....
building blocks of matter bother
92 elements elements
naturally occurring =
-
by physicists (not biologically
relevant
artificially constructed
six elements basic to life =
C , H ,
N , 0 ,
P, S
make up 95 % of
body mass of
organisms , essential to uniqueness of
cells/organisms
also important to life k Ca , Fe , zn
Mg
=
, .
John Dalton developed atomic elements are composed of particles called atoms
theory
=
atom is smallest part of element that still
displays properties of that element
(one letters
atomic
symbol stands for name or two
=
↳
protons and neutrons in nucleus , electrons more around it in electron shells
all atoms of same element have same
number of protons =
atomic number
atoms are assumed to be of protons/elections
electrically neutral number
-I
same
sum of protons and neutrons =
mass number
each atom has same atomic number , but number
of neutrons can
vary
=
isotopes
atomic of all isotopes of atom
mass=aug .
mass
to determine number of neutrons from atomic mass
>
subtract protons from atomic mass take closest whole number
-
,
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller vanessafree. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £2.85. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
