Exam 2: Atoms and Molecules: the Chemical Basis of Life

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Diagram and carefully label two water molecules using an appropriately sized ball for each atom. Then, use a dashed line on this diagram to show how hydrogen bonds form between the two water molecules.

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The diagram should resemble Fig. 2-12 except only two water molecules are shown. Hydrogen bonds form as a result of the attraction between the partial positive charge of a hydrogen atom with the partial negative charge of the oxygen atom

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Holds adjacent water molecules together
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ionic bond
van der Waals interaction
covalent bond
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Holds adjacent water molecules together
ionic bond
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Sticking together of unlike molecules
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capillary action
adhesion
surface tension
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Sticking together of unlike molecules
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What is the purpose of a buffer?

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Which substance is a reactant in the following chemical equation? CO2 + H2O ↔ H2CO3

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A salt is a compound in which the hydrogen ion of ____ is replaced by some other cation.

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Isotopes differ from each other with respect to the number of:

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An inorganic compound is one that contains carbon.

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Figure 2-1 ​ Figure 2-1 ​   What does the accompanying figure represent? What does the accompanying figure represent?

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When atoms react to form an ionic bond, electrons are shared between those atoms.

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Which element forms the backbone of organic molecules?

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What is the difference between a stable isotope and a radioisotope?

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What differentiates an organic compound from an inorganic compound?

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The cohesiveness between water molecules is due largely to _________.

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A chlorine atom has 17 protons and 18 neutrons. What is its atomic mass?

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Which of the following is a covalent compound?

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Which statement best describes the product of a chemical reaction?

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Enables certain insects to walk on water
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cohesion
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Sugar dissolves readily in water because it is a(n) ____ substance.

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What is the specific heat of water?

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