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Chemical bonds are not physical structures, but a energy relationship that involves the electrons of the reacting atoms. Chemical
bonding occurs in the outer electron shells of an atom. The maximum number of energy levels (electron shells) known so far is 7.
These levels are number starting at the nucleus outward. The closer the electrons are to the nucleus the stronger the attraction
between the + & - so bonding occurs more readily in the outer energy levels. Each energy level can only hold a certain number of
electrons. Level one holds 2 electrons, level two holds 8 electrons, level three holds up to 18 electrons and so on. If an energy
level is not full or balanced it will try to give, take, or share electrons with other atoms to obtain a balance. The magic number in all
levels other than one is the number 8. When the outer shell/level has 8 electrons it is inactive and therefore inert. The outer shell is
known as the valence shell and the electrons it holds are known as valence electrons. The valence electrons determine chemical
reactivity. When atoms give, take, or share electrons they BOND.
Ionic bonds form when a complete transfer of electrons occurs, one atom gives the other takes. This gives each atom a charge,
these charged particles are called ions. The atom that took an electron now has too many electrons compared to is protons so it
has a (-) charge. It is called an anion (AN-ion). The atom that gave an electron now has too few electrons compared to its protons
so it has a (+) charge. This is called a cation
(CAT-ion). When an ionic bond is created both a cation and an anion are formed.
Since opposite charges stick together these two stay very close.
Ex. NaCl
Covalent bonds form when two atoms share electrons to fill their valence shell at least part of the time. Many atoms share the
electron equally and are referred to as nonpolar covalently bonded molecules. But some atoms tend to hog the electron from the
other atom(s) in the molecule which gives different atoms on the same molecule slight charges. These are called polar molecules.
The hogging of the electron may be due to the three dimensional shape.
Ex. H2O
Hydrogen bonds are weak and sometimes referred to as sticky bonds. They form when a hydrogen bound to an electron hungry
atom (N, O) is attracted to another electron hungry atom. When polar molecules such as water stick to each other they are forming
hydrogen bonds.
**They are important intramolecular bonds, they help bind different parts of the same molecule together into a three dimensional
shape. (helping it to fold neatly)
??What important molecule is dependent on this type of bonding??
Types of reactions
Synthesis reactions- two or more molecules combine to form a larger more complex molecule. A + B = AB
This always involves bond formation. Energy must be absorbed to make bonds so synthesis reactions are energy-absorbing
reactions.
**Synthesis reactions underlie all anabolic (constructive) activities that occur in body cells. They are important for growth, repair of
tissue, and the formation of protein molecules by joining amino acids into long chains.
Decomposition reactions occur when a molecule is broken into smaller molecules, atoms, or ions. AB= A + B
This
is a synthesis reaction in reverse. Bonds are always broken. Products are always smaller & simpler than the original molecule.
Energy is released.
**Decomposition reactions underlie all catabolic (destructive) processes that occur in the cells. These reactions break down food,
and break down glycogen into glucose when blood sugar level drop.
Exchange reactions involve both synthesis and decomposition reactions. Bonds are made and broken, a switch is made between
molecule parts (change partners).
AB + C = AC + B
or AB + CD = AD + CB
**An exchange reaction occurs when ATP reacts with glucose and transfers its end phosphate group to glucose forming glucosephosphate.
** At the same time the ATP becomes ADP. This reaction occurs whenever glucose enters a body cell, this traps the glucose (fuel)
molecule inside the cell.
BIOCHEMISTRY
All chemicals fall are either organic or inorganic compounds.
Organic compounds are carbon containing molecules. Ex. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, & nucleic acids. All organic molecules
are large covalently bonded molecules, with a few exceptions such as carbon dioxide.
Inorganic compounds lack carbon, are simpler, and smaller. Ex. Salt, water, & many acids & bases.
WATER- the most abundant inorganic compound in the body (2/3). Waters properties make it so important to us.
Molecules cannot react chemically unless they are in solution, most chemical reactions are dependent in the presence
of water. Water can act as a transport and exchange medium in the body.
SALTS
The salts of many metal elements are commonly found in the body, but the most plentiful salts are those containing calcium and
phosphorus, found chiefly in bones and teeth. Dissolved salts are ionic compounds which easily separate into their ionscalled
dissociation. Because ions are charged particles, all salts are electrolytesNucleic Acids
Nucleic acids are fundamental:
they make up genes, provide the blueprints for life, direct growth and development, and dictate the structure of the
proteins.
Nucleotides come in 5 varieties: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), guanine(G), and uracil (U)
A & G are large two ringed bases, the others are smaller single ringed structures.
located outside the nucleus and it is the molecular slave of the DNA.
The bases it uses are A & U, and C & G, the U replaces the T and the sugar is ribose instead of
deoxyribose.
There are three varieties of RNA messenger, ribosomal, and transfer RNA.
Messenger RNA carries the info for building proteins from the genes to the ribosomes, the protein-synthesis.
Ribosomal RNA forms part of the ribosomes, where it oversees the (translation) of the message and the binding together
of amino acids to form the proteins.
ATP
ATPadenosine triphosphate is a form of chemical energy that is usable by all body cells. Glucose is the most important fuel for
the body cells, energy released as glucose is captured and stored in the bonds of ATP molecules as small packets of energy.
Structurally ATP is a modified nucleotide it consists of an adenine base, ribose sugar, & three phosphate groups. The phosphate
groups are attached by unique chemical bonds called high-energy phosphate bonds. When they are ruptured by hydrolysis energy
is immediately available. This transforms the ATP to ADP (di-phosphate). ADP builds up and is replenished back into ATP, by the
oxidation of food supplies.