Textbook Question
Isotopes of an element differ from each other in the number of
(a) Protons in the nucleus
(b) Neutrons in the nucleus
(c) Electrons in the outer shells
(d) a, b, and c are all correct
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Ch. 2 The Chemical Level of Organization
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew12th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy and PhysiologyISBN: 9780137854011
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology25
- Ch. 2 The Chemical Level of Organization34
- Ch. 3 The Cellular Level of Organization29
- Ch. 4 The Tissue Level of Organization24
- Ch. 5 The Integumentary System17
- Ch. 6 Bones and Bone Structure33
- Ch. 7 The Axial Skeleton11
- Ch. 8 The Appendicular Skeleton17
- Ch. 9 Joints13
- Ch. 10 Muscle Tissue12
- Ch. 11 The Muscular System28
- Ch. 12 Nervous Tissue18
- Ch. 13 The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes22
- Ch. 14 The Brain and Cranial Nerves20
- Ch. 15 Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System17
- Ch. 16 The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions30
- Ch. 17 The Special Senses15
- Ch. 18 The Endocrine System21
- Ch. 19 Blood31
- Ch. 20 The Heart31
- Ch. 21 Blood Vessels and Circulation26
- Ch. 22 The Lymphatic System and Immunity25
- Ch. 23 The Respiratory System4
- Ch. 24 The Digestive System18
- Ch. 26 The Urinary System31
- Ch. 27 Fluids & Electrolytes30
- Ch. 28 The Reproductive System12
- Ch. 29 Development and Inheritance17
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Martini, Nath, Bartholomew 12th EditionCh. 2 The Chemical Level of OrganizationProblem 2
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew 12th EditionCh. 2 The Chemical Level of OrganizationProblem 2Chapter 2, Problem 2
What is the following type of decomposition reaction called?
ABCD + H₂O → ABCH + DOH
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Step 1: Identify the reactants and products in the given reaction. Here, the reactant is ABCD and water (H₂O), and the products are ABCH and DOH.
Step 2: Recognize that the reaction involves the breaking of a compound (ABCD) into two parts (ABCH and DOH) with the addition of water.
Step 3: Understand that this type of reaction, where water is used to break bonds in a compound, is known as a hydrolysis reaction.
Step 4: Recall that hydrolysis reactions are a specific type of decomposition reaction where water splits a molecule into two smaller molecules or ions.
Step 5: Conclude that the given reaction is a hydrolysis reaction, a subtype of decomposition reactions involving water.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Decomposition Reaction
A decomposition reaction involves a single compound breaking down into two or more simpler substances. It is the opposite of a synthesis reaction and often requires energy input such as heat, light, or electricity to proceed.
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Hydrolysis Reaction
Hydrolysis is a specific type of decomposition reaction where water (H₂O) is used to break chemical bonds in a compound, resulting in the formation of two or more products. It is common in biological and chemical processes involving polymers or complex molecules.
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Reaction Notation and Interpretation
Understanding chemical equations involves recognizing reactants, products, and how atoms are rearranged. In the given equation, ABCD reacts with water to form ABCH and DOH, indicating bond cleavage and formation involving water, characteristic of hydrolysis.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question
The subatomic particle with the least mass
(a) Carries a negative charge
(b) Carries a positive charge
(c) Plays no part in the atom's chemical reactions
(d) Is found only in the nucleus
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Textbook Question
The number and arrangement of electrons in an atom's outer energy level (valence shell) determine the atom's
(a) Atomic weight
(b) Atomic number
(c) Molecular weight
(d) Chemical properties
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Textbook Question
An oxygen atom has eight protons.
(b) How many more electrons will it take to fill the outermost energy level?
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Textbook Question
An oxygen atom has eight protons.
(a) Sketch in the arrangement of electrons around the nucleus of the oxygen atom in the following diagram.
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