Chemistry of Life
Powerpoint Lecture
This Powerpoint covers the most important chemistry concepts needed to be successful in the human anatomy and physiology course. A strong emphasis is placed on covalent bonding within organic compounds, as these examples will be the most relevant. The four major classes of macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are also introduced at this point.
Essential concepts: Atomic structure, protons, neutrons, electrons, ions, isotopes, covalent bonds, ionic bonds, hydrogen bonds, water, cohesion, adhestion, pH, acid, base, organic chemistry, water properties, atoms, chemical reactions, elements, compounds, nucleus, atomic number, atomic mass, electron cloud, carbon dating, polarity, polar, nonpolar, pH scale, van der waals, molecular shape.
