Textbook Question
Alkaline substances include which of the following?
a. Gastric juice
b. Water
c. Blood
d. Lemon juice
e. Ammonia
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Ch. 2 Basic Chemistry
Marieb13th EditionEssentials of Human Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780135624340
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 The Human Body: An Orientation23
- Ch. 2 Basic Chemistry22
- Ch. 3 Cells and Tissues20
- Ch. 4 Skin and Body Membranes13
- Ch. 5 The Skeletal System38
- Ch. 6 The Muscular System26
- Ch. 7 The Nervous System26
- Ch. 8 Special Senses12
- Ch. 9 The Endocrine System24
- Ch. 10 Blood22
- Ch. 11 Cardiovascular System29
- Ch. 12 The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses21
- Ch. 13 The Respiratory System7
- Ch. 14 The Digestive System and Body Metabolism13
- Ch. 15 The Urinary System23
- Ch. 16 The Reproductive System15
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Chapter 2, Problem 2
Pick out the correct match(es) of element and number of valence electrons. Draw a planetary model of each atom to help you choose the best answer.
a. Oxygen—6
b. Chlorine—8
c. Phosphorus—5
d. Nitrogen—3
e. Carbon—4
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Step 1: Understand the concept of valence electrons. Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom, and they determine the chemical properties and bonding behavior of the element. The number of valence electrons corresponds to the group number in the periodic table for main group elements.
Step 2: Refer to the periodic table to identify the group number of each element listed in the problem. For example, oxygen is in Group 16, chlorine is in Group 17, phosphorus is in Group 15, nitrogen is in Group 15, and carbon is in Group 14.
Step 3: Determine the number of valence electrons for each element based on its group number. For main group elements, the number of valence electrons is equal to the group number minus 10 for elements in Groups 13-18. For example, oxygen has 6 valence electrons (Group 16), chlorine has 7 valence electrons (Group 17), phosphorus has 5 valence electrons (Group 15), nitrogen has 5 valence electrons (Group 15), and carbon has 4 valence electrons (Group 14).
Step 4: Draw a planetary model (Bohr model) for each atom to visualize the distribution of electrons in shells. For example, oxygen has 2 electrons in the first shell and 6 in the second shell, chlorine has 2 electrons in the first shell, 8 in the second shell, and 7 in the third shell, and so on. This helps confirm the number of valence electrons.
Step 5: Compare the calculated valence electrons for each element with the options provided in the problem. Match the correct number of valence electrons to the corresponding element. For example, oxygen matches with 6, phosphorus matches with 5, and carbon matches with 4. Eliminate incorrect matches such as chlorine—8 and nitrogen—3.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Valence Electrons
Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom and are crucial in determining how an element reacts chemically. They are involved in forming bonds with other atoms, and the number of valence electrons can often be predicted based on an element's position in the periodic table. For example, elements in the same group typically have the same number of valence electrons.
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Planetary Model of the Atom
The planetary model of the atom, proposed by Niels Bohr, depicts electrons orbiting the nucleus in defined paths, similar to planets around the sun. This model helps visualize the arrangement of electrons, particularly the distribution of valence electrons in the outer shell. Understanding this model is essential for predicting how atoms will interact and bond with one another.
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Periodic Table Trends
The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number and electron configuration, revealing trends in properties such as electronegativity, ionization energy, and the number of valence electrons. Elements in the same group share similar chemical properties due to their identical valence electron counts. Recognizing these trends is vital for accurately matching elements with their corresponding number of valence electrons.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question
Glucose is to starch as:
a. A steroid is to a lipid
b. A nucleotide is to a nucleic acid
c. An amino acid is to a protein
d. A polypeptide is to an amino acid
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Textbook Question
Important functions of water include which of the following?
a. Provides cushioning
b. Acts as a transport medium
c. Participates in chemical reactions
d. Acts as a solvent for sugars, salts, and other solutes
e. Reduces temperature fluctuations
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Textbook Question
Which of the following is (are) true concerning the atomic nucleus?
a. It contains the mass of the atom.
b. The negatively charged subatomic particles are here.
c. Subatomic particles can be ejected.
d. It contains subatomic particles that determine atomic number.
e. It contains subatomic particles that interact with other atoms.
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