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Explore the fundamentals of life's building blocks: atoms, elements, and chemical bonds. Learn about electron levels, periodic table elements, and the vital role they play in living organisms. Uncover the secrets of ionic and covalent bonds that hold everything together.
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Chapter 2 The Chemistry of Life
Number of electrons in energy levels: 1st level – 2nd level – 3rd level – • TO BE STABLE, outer energy level must be FULL
Elements – in periodic table • http://www.ptable.com/#Writeup/Photos
Naturally occurring elements – ____ • ____ of ____ in living things • ____ of ____ = 96% of all elements in living things • =
Chemical Bonds • Ionic – transfer electrons • Ex. NaCl
Covalent – share electrons; forms a molecule • Ex. Water