CHEM 103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Inorganic Chemistry, Nitrogen Fixation, Magnesium Phosphate
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Inorganic chemistry nonliving (rest of periodic table) Organic chemistry living (c w/ h, o, n etc. ) Examples of inorganic chemistry in life on the planet (no carbon present) 20% atmosphere: for breathing: h2o, o2, n2, every known life form needs iron copper, manganese to survive. Inorganic chemistry = chemistry of periodic table. Inorganic chemistry = chemistry of elements of life. Periodic table: alkali, alkaline earth metals, transition metals (focus on this one, d orbitals, main group elements, lanthanides (rare earth elements, actinides. 3 types of roles: naturally occurring symbol. Involved in electron transfer, o2 binding/transport, o2 respiration, transfer oxygen atoms, detoxification of reactive species, nitrogen fixation, hydrogen production, isomerization rxn, hydrolysis rxn, gene expression, etc. For e- transfer, o2 binding/transport, o2 respiration, oxygen atom transfer, detoxification of reactive species, nitrogen metabolism, gene expression. Mainly used for gene expression, huge amount of hydrolysis (water as reactant) Our body"s electrolytes: stabilize structure, used for nerves & muscles.
