BSC 2010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Electron Configuration, Chemical Polarity, Hydrogen Bond

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Concept 2. 1 atomic structure is the basis for life"s chemistry. Each atom consists of a positively charged nucleus made up of protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons bearing negative charges. The number of protons in the nucleus defines an element. There are many elements in the universe, but only a few of them (c, h, o, p, n and s) make up the bulk of living organisms. Electrons are distributed in electron shells at varying energy levels away from the nucleus. The first shell can have a maximum of 2 electrons; the second shell, 8 electrons; the third shell, 18 electrons, and subsequent shells, 32 electrons. A chemical bond is an attractive force that links two atoms together in a molecule. A covalent bond is a strong bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons. When two atoms of unequal electronegativity bond with each other, a polar covalent bond is formed.

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