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Week 1 Biology Discussion

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Chapter 1

Biology: The Science of Life

Essentials of Biology

SEVENTH EDITION

Sylvia S. Mader Michael Windelspecht

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1.1 The Characteristics of Life

Life is diverse with shared organization and specific characteristics.

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Organization of the Organism 1

Cell—smallest, most basic unit of life

Organisms may be unicellular or multicellular.

Tissues—made up of similar cells

Organ—made up of tissues

Organ systems—organs working together

Organism—organ systems working together to support an individual

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Organization of the Organism 2

Population—the members of similar organisms within a particular area

Species—all of the populations of similar organisms that are capable of interbreeding

Community—populations of species that interact within a given area

Ecosystem—communities interact with the physical environment

Biosphere—the zone of air, land, and water at the surface of the Earth where living organisms are found.

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Figure 1.2 Levels of Biological Organization

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Life Requires Materials and Energy 1

Life requires materials and energy

Life cannot be maintained without them.

Food—building blocks and energy sources

Energy—capacity to do work

Metabolism—all chemical reactions occurring in the cell

Ultimate source of energy for nearly all life on Earth is the sun

Photosynthesis transforms solar energy into chemical energy of nutrient molecules.

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Life Requires Materials and Energy 2

Life requires materials and energy, continued

The energy and chemical flow between organisms define how ecosystems function.

Because energy does not cycle, ecosystems could stay in existence without solar energy and producers to covert it.

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Figure 1.4 The Dynamics of an Ecosystem

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Living Organisms Maintain an Internal Environment

Organisms need to keep themselves stable with regard to temperature, moisture level, acidity, and other factors.

Homeostasis—an internal environment that acts within a set of physiological boundaries

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Living Organisms Respond

Living organisms respond

Find energy and/or nutrients by interacting with the environment

Ability to respond often results in movement

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Living Organisms Reproduce and Develop

Living organisms reproduce and develop

Every living thing can reproduce or make another organism like itself.

Bacteria and other single-celled organisms simply split in two.

In multicellular organisms, the reproductive process usually begins with the union of egg and sperm, producing an embryo.

Embryo grows according to genes inherited from parents.

In all organisms, genes are made of DNA.

DNA is the blueprint.

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Figure 1.5 Reproduction Is a Characteristic of Life

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Living Organisms Have Adaptations

Living organisms have adaptations.

Modifications that make organisms suited to their way of life

Some hawks catch fish, others are better at catching rabbits.

Adaptations for flight and catching prey

Humans who live at extreme elevations exhibit an adaptation that reduces the amount of hemoglobin in the blood.

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1.2 Evolution: The Core Concept of Biology

Evolution

Evolution—process by which populations accumulate adaptations over time to become more suited to their environments

Explains the unity and diversity of life

Evolutionary tree traces the ancestry of life on Earth to a common ancestor.

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Figure 1.6 An Evolutionary Tree

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Natural Selection and Evolutionary Processes 1

Natural selection

Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace both independently came to the conclusion that evolution occurs by a process called natural selection.

Charles Darwin wrote On the Origin of Species presenting substantiating data.

Evolution is a core concept of biology—explains so many different types of observations in every field of biology.

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Natural Selection and Evolutionary Processes 2

Environments may change due to the influence of living or nonliving factors

Natural selection is a process that results in a population adapted to the environment.

Some individuals of a population may possess certain adaptations that make them better suited to a new environment.

Individuals that are better suited to a new environment tend to live longer and produce more offspring.

The adaptations that result in higher reproductive success increase in frequency from one generation to the next, which is evolution.

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Natural Selection and Evolutionary Processes 3

The process of evolution can be summed up as “descent with modification.”

Hawaiian honeycreepers—example

All evolved from one species of finch

Assortment of bill types adapted to different types of food

Still share certain characteristics from common finch ancestor—body shape, nesting behavior, and so on.

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Figure 1.7 Evolution of Hawaiian Honeycreepers

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Organizing the Diversity of Life

Taxonomy—discipline of naming and classifying organisms according to certain rules

Systematics—classifies organisms according to presumed evolutionary relationship

Categories of classification

Domain

Supergroup

Kingdom

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Species

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Life Is Classified into Three Domains

The most inclusive and most general classification is the Domain

Domain Archaea

Prokaryote—unicellular, lacks membrane-bound nucleus

May be representative of first cells on Earth

Domain Bacteria

Prokaryote—unicellular, lacks membrane-bound nucleus

Found almost everywhere

Domain Eukarya

Eukaryote

Unicellular or multicellular

Membrane-bound nucleus

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Table 1.2 Domain Archaea

Table 1.2 Prokaryotic Domains—Archaea

Domain Examples Characteristics
Archaea Picture A colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Methanosarcina mazei archaea (round-shaped). Capable of living in extreme environments. Methanosarcina mazei, a methane- generating prokaryote.

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Table 1.2 Domain Bacteria

Table 1.2 Prokaryotic Domains—Bacteria

Domain Examples Characteristics
Bacteria Picture A colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli Bacteria. Structurally simple but metabolically diverse. Escherichia coli, a prokaryote found in our intestinal tracts.

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Eukaryotic Supergroups and Kingdoms

Historically, the domain Eukarya was divided into four kingdoms. 

Improved techniques in analyzing DNA suggest that not all of the protists share the same evolutionary lineage.

Evolution of the eukaryotes has occurred along several paths.

A taxonomic group, “supergroup” was developed to explain these evolutionary relationships.

There are currently six supergroups in the domain Eukarya.

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Table 1.3 Eukaryotic Supergroups

Supergroup Examples of Organisms
Archaeplastida Plants, red and green algae
Chromalveolata Dinoflagellates, ciliates, diatoms, golden algae, brown algae, water molds
Excavata Euglenoids
Rhizaria Foraminiferans, radiolarians
Amoebozoa Amoeba, slime molds
Opisthokonta Animals, fungi, choanoflagellates

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Eukaryotic Kingdoms 1

The traditional kingdom level classification of domain Eukarya is still widely used.

Four eukaryotic kingdoms are recognized.

Protists—a very diverse group ranging from single-celled to multicellular forms

Some use photosynthesis to manufacture food, and some must acquire their own food.

Include algae, protozoans, and water molds

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Eukaryotic Kingdoms 2

The other three kingdoms of eukaryotes all evolved from protists.

Plants (Kingdom Plantae) are multicellular, photosynthetic organisms.

Examples: azaleas, zinnias, and pines

Fungi (Kingdom Fungi) are the familiar molds and mushrooms that help decompose dead organisms.

Animals (Kingdom Animalia) are multicellular organisms that ingest and process their food.

Examples: hawks, jaguars, and humans

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Table 1.4 Eukaryotic Kingdoms

Kingdom Example Characteristics
Protists Micrograph of a protist, Euglena focused at 250 X depicted as a green single-celled organism. Diverse group of eukaryotes, many single-celled. Euglena, an organism with both plant and animal-like characteristics.
Plants A huge pine tree, Pinus longaeva with a wide trunk, light brown, scaly bark, bent and drooping branches and twigs. Multicellular photosynthesizers. The bristlecone pine, Pinus longaeva, one of the oldest organisms on the planet.
Animals Close-up shows a young lady in a white t-shirt and blue jeans placing her left hand in her jeans pocket. Multicellular organisms that ingest food. Homo sapiens—humans.
Fungi Amantia, an agaric fungus with a white body and brown spots, grows on decaying litter. Multicellular decomposers. Amanita—a mushroom.

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Each Organism Has a Unique Binomial Name

Binomial name for each organism

Pisum sativum, the garden pea

First word is genus

Second word is specific epithet

Universally used by scientists to avoid confusion of common names

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1.3 Science: A Way of Knowing

Biology is the scientific study of life.

Start with an observation

Scientific method begins with observations.

May take advantage on knowledge and experiences of other scientists

Develop a hypothesis

Scientist uses inductive reasoning—uses creative thinking to combine isolated facts into a cohesive whole.

Hypothesis—possible explanation for an event

Consider only those that can be tested.

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Figure 1.8 Flow Diagram for the Scientific Method

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Scientific Method 1

Make a prediction and perform experiments

Experiments further observations and test hypothesis

Good experimental design, all conditions are constant except the experimental variable

Test group versus control group

Data may suggest correlation.

Does not necessarily mean causation

Scientists are skeptics.

Develop a conclusion

Is the hypothesis supported or not?

Experiments and observations must be repeatable.

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Scientific Method 2

Scientific theory

Ultimate goal of science is to understand the natural world in accepted explanations for how the world works.

Cell theory, gene theory

Theory of evolution is considered a unifying concept in biology.

Some biologists refer to the principle or law of evolution due to over 100 years of support by so many observations and experiments.

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Controlled Study

An example of a controlled study:

Hypothesis: Antibiotic B is better than Antibiotic A in current use for the treatment of ulcers.

Three experimental groups

Reduce possible variances by randomly dividing large group

Control group receives placebo.

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Figure 1.10 A Controlled Laboratory Experiment to Test the Effectiveness of a Medication in Humans 1

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Figure 1.10 A Controlled Laboratory Experiment to Test the Effectiveness of a Medication in Humans 2

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Scientific Method 3

Results determined by endoscopy.

Double-blind study—technician doesn’t know in which group the patient is a participant

Conclusion—investigators conclude their hypothesis is supported.

Scientific studies published in a scientific journal

Review process ensure reliability

General public usually relies on secondary sources, which are obtained by scholarly journals.

Scientific findings are shared and lead to future discovery.

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1.4 Science and the Challenges Facing Society

Technology—application of scientific knowledge for a practical purpose

Technology is allowing humans to alter organisms and ecosystems to address the needs of human society.

Despite our scientific and technological advances, humans face many severe challenges.

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Climate Change

Climate change is primarily due to an imbalance in the chemical cycling of the element carbon.

Normally carbon is cycled in the ecosystem; however, due to human activity, more carbon dioxide is being released than can be removed by ecosystems.

In 1850, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were about 280 ppm today it is over 400 ppm.

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Figure 1.11 Increases in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Concentrations

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Biodiversity and Habitat Loss

Biodiversity—variation in life on Earth; refers to numbers of different species

Estimated 8.7 million species (excluding bacteria) on Earth; around 2.3 million classified

Extinction—death of an entire species or taxonomical group; 38% of all species may be in danger of extinction by end of this century

Present rate of extinction approaching levels of the five mass extinctions in Earth’s history

Extinction affects biodiversity; ecosystems can not thrive without biodiversity.

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Emerging and Reemerging Diseases

Emerging diseases

Emerging diseases are those that are relatively new to humans.

They include avian influenza, swine flu, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).

Emerging diseases may result from new and/or increased exposure to animals or insect populations that may act as vectors for disease.

Globalization results in increased worldwide transmission

Reemerging diseases like the Ebola outbreak in 2014–2015 pose global-wide challenges.

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Figure 1.2 Levels of Biological Organization – Text Alternative

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The various components of the level of organization are as follows:

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The second component is the molecule. A molecule is the union of two or more atoms of same or different elements. The methane molecule is given as an example.

The third component is the cell. A cell is the structural and functional unit of all living organisms. Nerve cell and plant cell are examples.

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In 2008, the amount of carbon dioxide is 385.

In 2010, the amount of carbon dioxide is between 385 and 390.

In 2012, the amount of carbon dioxide is between 390 and 395.

In 2014, the amount of carbon dioxide is between 395 and 400.

In 2016, the amount of carbon dioxide is between 400 and 405.

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Chapter 2

The Chemical Basis of Life

Essentials of Biology

SEVENTH EDITION

Sylvia S. Mader Michael Windelspecht

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2.1 Atoms and Atomic Bonds

Matter

Refers to anything that takes up space and has mass

Can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas

Composed of elements

Element—substance that cannot be broken down into another substance by ordinary chemical means

Only 92 naturally occurring elements

Four elements make up about 96% of the body weight of most living organisms—carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen

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Where Do Elements Come from?

Normal chemical reactions do not produce elements.

The majority of heavier elements such as iron are produced when star explode as a supernova

Supernovas scatter heavier elements into space which then become parts of planets

The iron in blood was formed from the explosion of stars

“After all, what nobler thought can one cherish than that the universe lives within us all?” Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Figure 2.1 Elements in Living Organisms

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Atomic Structure

Atomic structure:

Atomic theory states that elements consist of atoms.

Atomic symbol—name of the atom or element

H for hydrogen or Na for sodium

Subatomic elements

Neutrons—no electrical charge, found in nucleus

Protons—positive charge, found in nucleus

Electrons—negative charge, found outside of nucleus moving in orbitals

Mass number is equal to sum of protons and neutrons—electrons have about zero mass.

Atomic weight changes with gravity

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Figure 2.2 Two Models of Helium (H e)

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Atomic Number

Atomic number:

All atoms of an element have this same number of protons.

Also gives number of electrons if an atom is electrically neutral

Periodic table

Elements’ chemical and physical characteristics recur in a predictable manner.

Atoms are arranged in periods (rows) and groups (columns).

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Figure 2.3 A Portion of the Periodic Table

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Isotopes

Isotopes:

Atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons

Isotopes have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons (different mass numbers).

Unstable and may decay, emitting radiation

Radioactive isotope behavior is essentially the same as a stable isotope of same element.

Can be used as tracer—PET scan

Can cause damage to cells, leading to cancer

Can be used to sterilize medical equipment

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Figure 2.4 PET Scan

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Figure 2.5 High Levels of Radiation

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Arrangement of Electrons in an Atom 1

Arrangement of electrons in an atom:

Electrons are constantly moving.

Useful to construct models of atoms with energy levels or electron shells

Each shell contains a certain number of electrons.

For atoms up through number 20

Two electrons fill first shell

Eight electrons fill each additional shell

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Arrangement of Electrons in an Atom 2

Arrangement of electrons in an atom, continued

Octet rule for valence shell

Valence shell—outermost shell

If an atom has more than two shells, the outer shell is most stable with eight electrons

Atoms can give up, accept, or share electrons to have eight.

Chemical properties of atoms are largely determined by the arrangement of their electrons.

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Figure 2.6 Atoms of Six Important Elements

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Types of Chemical Bonds 1

Types of chemical bonds:

Molecule—group of atoms bonded together

O2, H2O, C6H12O6, N2

Compound—molecule containing atoms of more than one element

H2O, C6H12O6

Two types of bonds

Ionic—attraction between opposite charges

Covalent—sharing electrons to complete outer shell

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Types of Chemical Bonds 2

Ionic bonding

Forms when two atoms are held together by the attraction between opposite charges

Sodium has one electron in valence shell.

Usually gives up an electron

Chlorine has seven electrons in valence shell.

Usually accepts an electron from another atom

Ions—charged atoms

Sodium has one more proton than electrons: now

Chlorine has one more electron than protons: now

Ionic compounds often called salts.

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Figure 2.7 Formation of Sodium Chloride

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Types of Chemical Bonds: Covalent

Covalent bonding

Two atoms share electrons

Two hydrogen atoms can share electrons to fill their outer shell—orbitals overlap.

Structural formula—uses straight lines H-H

One line indicates one pair of shared electrons.

Molecular formula—simply shows number of atoms involved H2

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Double Covalent Bonds

Double covalent bonding:

Two atoms share four electrons

Double bonds are stronger than single bonds

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Figure 2.8 Shapes of Covalently Bonded Molecules

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Chemical Formulas and Reactions 1

Chemical formulas and reactions:

Reactants—molecules that participate in reactions

Shown to the left of the arrow

Products—molecules formed by reactions

Shown to the right of the arrow

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Chemical Formulas and Reactions 2

Equation is balanced if the same number of each type of atom occurs on both sides of the arrow.

An overall equation for photosynthesis

Molecular formula for glucose

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2.2 Water’s Importance to Life

Life began in water.

Single most important molecule on Earth

All organisms are 70–90% water

Water has unique properties that make it a life-supporting substance.

Properties stem from the structure of the molecule.

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Water’s Importance to Life: Structure

The structure of water

Polar covalent bond

Atoms do not share electrons equally.

Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen.

Electrons spend more time around the oxygen nucleus than the hydrogen nuclei.

Oxygen end becomes slightly negative/hydrogens become slightly positive—NOT an ionic bond or ions

Hydrogen bond—slightly positive hydrogen of one water molecule attracted to the slightly negative oxygen in another water molecule

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Figure 2.9 The Structure of Water

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Properties of Water: Overview

Properties of water

Solvency

Cohesion and adhesion

High surface tension

High heat capacity

High heat of vaporization

Varying density

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Properties of Water: Solvency

Water is a solvent.

Due to polarity and H-bonding, water dissolves many substances

Hydrophilic—molecules attracted to water

Hydrophobic—molecules not attracted to water

Water causes NaCl to dissociate

The salt NaCl dissociates in water.

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Properties of Water: Cohesion and Adhesion

Cohesion

Ability of water molecules to cling to each other due to hydrogen bonding

Adhesion

Ability of water molecules to cling to other polar surfaces

Allows water to be excellent transport system both inside and outside of living organisms

Contributes to water transport in plants

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Figure 2.10 Cohesion and Adhesion of Water Molecules

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Properties of Water: High Surface Tension

Water has a high surface tension.

Water molecules at the surface cling more tightly to each other than to the air above.

Mainly due to hydrogen bonding

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Properties of Water: Heat Capacity and Heat of Vaporization

Water has a high heat capacity.

The many hydrogen bonds linking water molecules allow water to absorb heat without greatly changing its temperature.

Temperature of water rises and falls slowly.

Heat of vaporization

Takes a great deal of energy to break H bonds for evaporation.

Heat is dispelled as water evaporates.

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Figure 2.11 Heat Capacity and Heat of Vaporization

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Properties of Water: Varying Density

Ice is less dense than water.

Unlike other substances, water expands as it freezes.

Ice floats rather than sinks.

It makes life possible in water.

Ice acts as an insulator.

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Figure 2.12 Properties of Ice

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2.3 Acids and Bases

Water dissociates into an equal number of hydrogen ions

and hydroxide ions

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Acidic Solutions (High H raised to the plus power Concentration)

Lemon juice, vinegar, and coffee

Acids release hydrogen ions

or take up hydroxide ions

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Basic Solutions (Low H raised to the plus power Concentration)

Milk of magnesia and ammonia

Either take up hydrogen ions

or release hydroxide ions

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pH and pH Scale

pH and the pH scale:

Mathematical way to indicate the number of hydrogen ions in solution

pH scale ranges from 0 to 14

pH below 7 is acidic—more

pH above 7 is basic—more

pH of 7 is neutral—

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Figure 2.13 The pH Scale

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Buffers and pH

Buffers and pH:

Chemical or combination of chemicals that keeps pH within normal limits

Resists pH change by taking up excess

pH of blood is about 7.35–7.45 and is maintained by buffer

Diseases such as congestive heart failure and diabetes can result in acidosis (body can’t buffer extra

ions); left

untreated death can result.

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Figure 2.1 Elements in Living Organisms – Text Alternative

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The pie chart is divided into eight sections and marked clockwise as follows: oxygen (O), 65%; carbon (C), 18%; hydrogen (H), 10%; nitrogen (N), 3%; calcium (Ca), 1.5%; phosphorus (P), 1.1%; lesser elements, including sulfur, 0.8%; and trace elements, 0.6%. The pie chart overlaps a photo of a female football player kicking the ball.

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Figure 2.2 Two Models of Helium (H e) – Text Alternative

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The first model (a) shows the nucleus containing two protons and two neutrons. To the left of the nucleus, a negatively charged cloud is formed by the electrons. The second model (b) shows the nucleus containing two protons and two neutrons. Two electrons are spinning around the nucleus in a circular path.

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Figure 2.3 A Portion of the Periodic Table – Text Alternative

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For each element, the atomic number is written at the top, atomic symbol at the center, and atomic mass at the bottom. The horizontal rows represent periods and the vertical columns represent groups. The periodic table infers the following data. Element 1: atomic symbol, H; atomic number, 1; atomic mass, 1.008; period number, 1; group number, 1. Element 2: atomic symbol, He; atomic number, 2; atomic mass, 4.003; period number, 1; group number, 8. Element 3: atomic symbol, Li; atomic number, 3; atomic mass, 6.941; period number, 2; group number, 1. Element 4: atomic symbol, Be; atomic number, 4; atomic mass, 9.012; period number, 2; group number, 2. Element 5: atomic symbol, B; atomic number, 5; atomic mass, 10.81; period number, 2; group number, 3. Element 6: atomic symbol, C; atomic number, 6; atomic mass, 12.01; period number, 2; group number, 4. Element 7: atomic symbol, N; atomic number, 7; atomic mass, 14.01; period number, 2; group number, 5. Element 8: atomic symbol, O; atomic number, 8; atomic mass, 16.00; period number, 2; group number, 6. Element 9: atomic symbol, F; atomic number, 9; atomic mass, 19.00; period number, 2; group number, 7. Element 10: atomic symbol, Ne; atomic number, 10; atomic mass, 20.18; period number, 2; group number, 8. Element 11: atomic symbol, Na; atomic number, 11; atomic mass, 22.99; period number, 3; group number, 1. Element 12: atomic symbol, Mg; atomic number, 12; atomic mass, 24.31; period number, 3; group number, 2. Element 13: atomic symbol, Al; atomic number, 13; atomic mass, 26.98; period number, 3; group number, 3. Element 14: atomic symbol, Si; atomic number, 14; atomic mass, 28.09; period number, 3; group number, 4. Element 15: atomic symbol, P; atomic number, 15; atomic mass, 30.97; period number, 3; group number, 5. Element 16: atomic symbol, S; atomic number, 16; atomic mass, 32.07; period number, 3; group number, 6. Element 17: atomic symbol, Cl; atomic number, 17; atomic mass, 35.45; period number, 3; group number, 7. Element 18: atomic symbol, Ar; atomic number, 18; atomic mass, 39.95; period number, 3; group number, 8. Element 19: atomic symbol, K; atomic number, 19; atomic mass, 39.10; period number, 4; group number, 1. Element 20: atomic symbol, Ca; atomic number, 20; atomic mass, 40.08; period number, 4; group number, 2. Element 31: atomic symbol, Ga; atomic number, 31; atomic mass, 69.72; period number, 4; group number, 3. Element 32: atomic symbol, Ge; atomic number, 32; atomic mass, 72.59; period number, 4; group number, 4. Element 33: atomic symbol, As; atomic number, 33; atomic mass, 74.92; period number, 4; group number, 5. Element 34: atomic symbol, Se; atomic number, 34; atomic mass, 78.96; period number, 4; group number, 6. Element 35: atomic symbol, Br; atomic number, 35; atomic mass, 79.90; period number, 4; group number, 7. Element 36: atomic symbol, Kr; atomic number, 36; atomic mass, 83.60; period number, 4; group number, 8.

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Figure 2.4 PET Scan – Text Alternative

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Left scan shows brain with yellow regions with tints of red at the top and green region with tints of blue at the bottom. There is a proper outline of the brain in blue color.

Right scan shows a brain with diminished colored regions. There is a proper outline of the brain and majority of the region is black.

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Figure 2.5 High Levels of Radiation – Text Alternative

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a. A satellite view shows a massive tsunami in a nuclear power plant causing a huge explosion of radioactive radiation in the environment.

b. A close-up shows a UV radiation machine treating several brown eggs.

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Figure 2.6 Atoms of Six Important Elements – Text Alternative

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The first diagram representing hydrogen atom shows a nucleus at the center with an electron revolving in the electron shell around it. The hydrogen atom, H has atomic number 1 and atomic mass 1. The second diagram representing carbon atom shows a nucleus at the center with two electron shells around it. The inner shell has two electrons and the outer shell (valence) has four electrons. The carbon atom, C has atomic number 6 and atomic mass 12. The third diagram representing nitrogen atom shows a nucleus at the center with two electron shells around it. The inner shell has two electrons and the outer shell has five electrons. The nitrogen atom, N has atomic number 7 and atomic mass 14. The fourth diagram representing oxygen atom shows a nucleus at the center with two electron shells around it. The inner shell has two electrons and the outer shell has six electrons. The oxygen atom, O has atomic number 8 and atomic mass 16. The fifth diagram representing phosphorus shows a nucleus at the center with three electrons around it. The first shell has two electrons, the second shell has eight electrons, and the third shell has five electrons. The phosphorus atom, P has atomic number 15 and atomic mass 31. The sixth diagram representing sulfur shows a nucleus at the center with three electrons around it. The first shell has two electrons, the second shell has eight electrons, and the third shell has six electrons. The sulfur atom, S has atomic number 16 and atomic mass 32.

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Figure 2.7 Formation of Sodium Chloride – Text Alternative

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The illustration labeled a, shows four atomic structures. The top two atomic structures show sodium atom (Na) and chlorine atom (Cl). A sodium atom, with nucleus has two electrons in the innermost shell, eight electrons in the middle shell, and one electron in the valence shell. The Chlorine atom with nucleus, has two electrons in the innermost shell, eight electrons in the middle shell, and seven electrons in the valence shell. The Sodium atom transfers the electron of its valence shell to chlorine atom. Now, the outer shells of both atoms are complete and sodium and chloride ions are formed. The sodium ion with one positive charge and chloride ions with one negative charge are shown as two bottom atomic structures. The reaction of positively charged sodium ion and negatively charged chloride results in the formation of Sodium Chloride.

The illustration labeled b from left shows the following:

Close-up of a hand sprinkling table salt on fries.

A three-dimensional lattice structure of sodium chloride shows purple sodium ions and green chloride ions.

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Double Covalent Bonds – Text Alternative

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Oxygen gas is formed by two oxygen atoms bonded by a double covalent bond. An atom of oxygen has 6 electrons in its outer valence shell thus two more would make it more stable. Two atoms of oxygen achieve stability by sharing two pairs of electrons in a double covalent bond.

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Figure 2.8 Shapes of Covalently Bonded Molecules – Text Alternative

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An electron model of methane shows a carbon atom surrounded by four hydrogen atoms. The inner shell of the carbon atom has two electrons. The outer shell of the carbon atom is shared with the four hydrogen atoms and hence, the outer shell has eight electrons. A structural model (b) of methane shows a carbon atom, C single bonded to four hydrogen atoms, H. The ball-and-stick model of methane shows a carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms using a covalent bond. It forms a tetrahedron. The angle made by the two adjacent hydrogen atoms is 109°C The space-filling model (d) of methane shows a carbon atom represented as a black sphere partially overlapping four hydrogen atoms represented as white spheres.

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Figure 2.9 The Structure of Water – Text Alternative

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The first illustration (a) shows a space-filling model of a water molecule in which the oxygen atom (red sphere) partially overlaps two hydrogen atoms (white spheres) forming a V-shaped structure. Oxygen is slightly negative and hydrogens are slightly positive. The second illustration (b) shows a space-filling model involving five water molecules. The oxygen atom of the first water molecule shares hydrogen bond with any one of the hydrogen atoms of the second and third water molecules. The two hydrogen atoms of the first water molecule share a