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Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life

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Chapter 2: The Chemistry of Life

The Periodic Table
This site provides information on the periodic table that includes the groups, periods, valences, electron shells, and characteristic trends.
Question: What are the characteristic trends of the periodic table?
The Learning Matters of Chemistry
These interactive chemistry exercises allow the user to visualize atomic orbitals. The 3-D animations are very helpful to the beginning chemistry student. Select "Computer Graphics".
Question: What is the maximum number of electrons that may occupy the "s" and "p" orbitals?
Draw Bohr's model of a carbon atom on a piece of paper.

Macromolecules
This is an excellent introduction to carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and proteins.
Question: On a piece of paper, match the monomer unit with the appropriate macromolecule:

1. Monosaccharide	A. Proteins
2. Nucleotide	B. Carbohydrates
3. Amino Acids	C. Nucleic Acid

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