click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Stack #4590023
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The atomic number of an element always equals: | number of protons |
| Which statement best describes isotopes of carbon? | They differ in neutron number but share the same proton number |
| Which type of chemical reaction is represented by: | Exchange Explanation: Exchange (or replacement) reactions swap components between molecules. Synthesis builds, decomposition breaks, but exchange rearranges. |
| Place the following bonds in order from strongest to weakest: | Covalent → Ionic → Hydrogen Explanation: Covalent bonds (electron sharing) are strongest, ionic bonds (electron transfer) are weaker in aqueous environments, and hydrogen bonds are the weakest but crucial for biological structures like DNA. |
| The pH scale is logarithmic. A solution with pH 4 has how many times more hydrogen ions than a solution with pH 6? | 100× Explanation: Each pH unit represents a 10-fold difference in H⁺ concentration. From 6 to 4 is two steps, so 10 2 = 100 . |
| Which ion directly represents acidity in aqueous solutions? | Hydronium (H₃O⁺) Explanation: Acidity is measured by the concentration of hydronium ions, formed when hydrogen ions bind to water molecules. |
| Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins? | Long-term energy storage Explanation: Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and transporters. Long-term energy storage is the role of lipids (like triglycerides). |
| Which lipid type is the primary structural component of cell membranes? | Phospholipids Explanation: Phospholipids form bilayers with hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails, creating the foundation of cell membranes. |