THE
CHEMICAL BASIS OF LIFE:
MATTER AND ENERGY
1. To Understanding Life
A. Questions that are often asked
II. What is Matter?
A. Definition of Matter
1. Atoms vs. Molecules
2. Solids, Liquids, and Gases
B. Energy
1. Types of (Kinetic vs.
Potential)
2. Laws of Thermodynamics
C. Elements
1 . Atoms (nucleus, protons,
electrons, neutrons)
2. Atomic number vs. Atomic
masstweight
3. Isotopes vs. Ions
D. Chemical compounds
E. Mixtures
Ill. Suspensions
A. Colloidal suspensions (tyndall
effect)
B. Emulsions
IV. Motion of Molecules
A. Brownian Movement
B. Passive Transport
1. Diffusion vs. Osmosis
2. Semi permeable vs.
permeable vs. impermeable
3. Factors that influence
diffusion
4. Osmotic pressure
5. lsotonic vs. Hypertonic vs.
Hypotonic
C. Facilitated Diffusion (Carrier
Proteins)
D. Active Transport and Carrier
Proteins
E. Phagocytosis and Pinocytosis
V. Hydrogen Ion concentration
A. Acids vs. Bases
B. Salts
C. pH scale