After you have studied this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Explain how the study of living material depends on the study of chemistry.

2. Describe the relationships between matter, atoms, and molecules.

3. Discuss how atomic structure determines how atoms interact.

4. Explain how molecular and structural formulas are used to symbolize the composition of compounds.

5. Describe three types of chemical reactions.

6. Define pH.

7. List the major groups of inorganic substances that are common in cells.

8. Describe the functions of various types of organic substances in cells