Objectives
Describe structure of an atom |
Explain covalent bonds |
Describe structure of an ion and explain ionic
bonds |
Describe nature of hydrogen bonds and structure of
water |
Explain hydrophilic and hydrophobic compounds |
Define terms acid and bases\ |
Explain meaning of pH |
Describe buffers and their importance in physiology |
Describe the various constituents of the body e.g.
carbohydrates, fatty acids and proteins. |
Describe mechanism of dehydration synthesis and
hydrolysis reactions |