Chapter 1

Describe an atom. Explain the parts of an atom.

Describe the relationships between atoms, elements, molecules and compounds.

Describe the parts of a chemical formula. Identify the number of atoms, elements, molecules and compounds.

Identify Products and Reactants

What is an ion?

What is a covalent bond?

What is a hydrogen bond?

Describe pH.

What is an organic molecule? Which 6 elements are most common in living things?

Why is carbon bonding unique and favorable?

What are the 4 organic macromolecules? What are they made of (monomers) and elements? What are their functions? Be able to identify examples of each.

Explain how dehydration synthesis/hydrolysis relates to the creation of organic macromolecules.

Explain the similarities and differences between DNA and RNA.