BSCI 170 Study Guide - Final Guide: Subatomic Particle, Graduated Cylinder, Surface Tension

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Final exam study guide atoms and properties of carbon. Ionic: complete transfer of electrons between two atoms another molecule. Isotope: an element that shares the same number of protons but different number of electrons. Isomers: same atoms but different structure/properties: structural isomer: same elements, different bonding. Ie linear vs branching: geometric isomer: double bonds prevent rotation of the backbone. Ie cis vs trans: enantiomers: mirror images of a molecule that are asymmetric, asymmetric carbon: above definition, functional side groups: compounds added to a carbon backbone, changes the function of the whole molecule. Explain why carbon is a great choice as a basis for creating a diversity of molecules: carbon is able to form up to 4 bonds since it has 4 unpaired valence electrons. Because of this, it can form a series of chains, branches, double bonds, triple bonds and rings. All of these structures come with all different types of properties and functions.

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