scientists devised experiments to shed light on whether different fish species of the same genus...
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Scientists devised experiments to shed light on whether different fish species of the same genus compete in their natural habitat. They constructed 12 ponds, identical in chemical composition and physical characteristics. Then they released the following individuals into each pond:
Ponds 1,2,3Species A 300 per pondPonds 4,5,6Species B 300 per pondPonds 7,8,9Species C 300 per pondPonds 10,11,12 Species A,B,C 300 of each
per pond
Does this experimental design take into consideration all factors that can affect the outcome? If not, how would you modify it?
Chemistry of Life
Elements of LifeCarbonHydrogenOxygenNitrogen
} 96% of life
Atom Structure Review
Atomic Number = Number of protons
Mass Number = Number of protons + Number of neutrons
Isotopes – Variant forms of elementsIsotopes occur because of variations in
neutron number (proton number is always the same)
RadioisotopesSpontaneous decay of nucleusEmits energy Used as radioactive tags
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/radioactive-isotopes-in-medicine.html
Electrons and Energy LevelsLocated in energy levels (shells)
Shells closest to nucleus are lower energy levels
Shells farther away are higher energy levels
Electrons and Energy LevelsChemical properties depend on the number of
valence electrons
OrbitalsOnly 2 electrons per orbital
Chemical BondingIons = charged particles
Cations = +Anions = -
Ionic bondingCations and anions attractForms salts
http://bcs.whfreeman.com/thelifewire/content/chp02/02020.html
Chemical BondingCovalent bonds
Atoms share valence electrons
http://bcs.whfreeman.com/thelifewire/content/chp02/02020.html
Chemical BondingPolar and Nonpolar Covalent Bonding
Polar – electrons are shared unequallyCharge difference
Chemical BondingPolar and Nonpolar Covalent Bonding
Nonpolar – electrons are shared equallyNo charge difference
Weak attraction between H and electronegative atomFound in:
H2OProteinsNucleic Acids
Easily Broken
Hydrogen Bonding
http://www.stolaf.edu/people/giannini/biological%20anamations.html
Properties of WaterCohesion (water molecules cling to each
other)Causes surface tension
Adhesion (water molecules cling to other molecules)Allows for “capillarity”
Water travels upward through vascular tissue
Properties of Water
Properties of WaterTemperature Stabilization
heat does not immediately change temperature
Evaporative coolingAs H2O evaporates, remaining liquid area is
coolerMolecules with more heat energy leave as
vapor
Properties of Water
Properties of WaterSolvent properties
Polarity allows water to “tear apart” molecules
Water dissociation
Acids, Bases and Buffers
Water has neutral pH because of equilibrium between H+ and OH-
Acids – proton (H+) donorsBases (alkaline fluids) – proton acceptors
(OH-)
Acids, Bases and Buffers
Buffers – regulate pH by countering slight changesAccept H+ when it is in excessDonate H+ when they are depleted
Acids, Bases and Buffers
http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/chemistry/essentialchemistry/flash/buffer12.swf
Explain, with reference to its properties, the significance of water as a coolant, a means of transport and as a habitat.