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Which has the stronger bond? Carbon to Carbon or Silcon to Silcon? Can you explain why?

Carbon to Carbon bonds are stronger because carbon atoms are smaller.

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This is ______________.

a functional group known as a Phosphate group

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This molecule is ATP. What would the molecule be known as if it were missing two phophate groups?

It would be a nucleotide.

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This functional group is known as a ___________.

Carboxyl group

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These two identical molecules are great examples of __________.

Isomers. They have the exact same molecular formula but different atomic arrangements.

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What caused this birth defect to happen? Be specific!

Pregnant mothers were given the wrong stereoisomer of molecule known as thalidomide.

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This type of carbon-ring molecule is known as a ____________.

Heme group. This one is found in the hemoglobin proteins of red blood cells.

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Where do you find Carbon on the Periodic Table? What does its position mean?

Carbon is found in Period 2 meaning it has two electron shells to accommodate six electrons. It is found in Group 4A because it has four valence electrons.

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True or False? Carbon atoms typically love to give away their electrons.

False! Under normal circumstances carbon atoms will NOT give away their electrons. Instead, they form covalent bonds.

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Organic chemistry is defined as _____________.

The study of carbon containing molecules. This area of science is SUPER important for biology majors to understand.

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This functional group is known as a _____________.

Carbonyl group

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Carbon has an electronegativity of 2.5 on the periodic table. What does this mean?

Electronegativity is an atom's ability to draw electrons close to itself. Because it is relatively weak, carbon shares electrons instead of stealing them.

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