Introduction to Life on Planet Earth:
CHEMISTRY
 

Learning Objectives:
 
 

1. To know that all matter is composed of atoms, and that a molecule is just a combination of atoms..
 

2. To be able to between an ORGANIC molecule (contains carbon and can be quite large) and an INORGANIC molecule (which does not contain carbon and is quite small).
 
3. To know why water is important for Life:
            To know why water is such a good solvent.
            To be able to explain what is meant by "pH".
            To know why hydrogen bonding is important for biology.
 
   

 

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