Graphing, Scientific Method, and Chemistry Study Guide
Things to keep in mind while studying…..
Graphing:
Control group
Variable group
Independent variable
Dependant variable
Bar graph v/s line graph
Scientific method:
Steps to scientific method
Quantitative data v/s qualitative data
Hypothesis is written as an if…. Then….. statement
Chemistry and Biochemistry Structure of the atom (protons, neutrons, electrons)
Ions and isotopes
Why are valence shell electrons so important?
Rules about electrons
Ionic bonding v/s covalent bonding
Explain hydrogen bonds and van Der Waals interactions
Polar covalent bond v/s non-polar covalent bond
Explain why the electro negativity of an atom is so important.
Properties of water and why does water behave the way it does.
pH scale – (what is an acid, what is a base)
4 macromolecules (know chart)
Macromolecule
Monomers for each
Bond
Examples
Know your protein configurations
6 functional groups discussed in class. Know their symbol and name. Be able to identify these in an organic compound