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UNIT 3
Introduction - Energy
Introduction Energy
Thermodynamics study of the flow of energy in systems
First Law of Thermodynamics energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can be converted from one form to another
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Energy
energy:
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heat flow of charged particles radioactive decay waves of photons mechanical wave moves through air potential energy stored in chemical bonds only type of energy organisms can use example: glucose o contains chemical potential energy (stored in its covalent bonds)
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Types of Energy
catabolic reactions release of stored chemical potential energy in bonds hydrolysis rxns breaking bonds energy exothermic released is example: digestion/cellular respiration used to generate .....
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organisms depend on the ability to transfer energy in & out of their cells energy is transferred mostly through redox reactions
reduction
characteristics general chemical biological
oxidation
(compound is oxidized)
(compound is reduced)
gain of oxygen loss of e-s loss of H+ (H+ follows e-) loss of energy (exothermic)
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Redox Reaction
reduction
G A I N E L E C T R O N S R E D U C T I O N LEO says GER
oxidation
L O S S E L E C T R O N S O X I D A T I O N
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REDOX Reactions
OIL RIG Oxidation Is Losing electrons electrons Reduction Is Gaining
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Homework
Handout Energy & the Cell Do questions # 1- 4
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REDOX Reactions
oxidation
reduction
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