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    This document outlines the key topics and concepts covered in Chapter 4 on Basic Chemistry, including distinguishing between matter, elements, and atoms; describing the structure of an atom and why isotopes exist; explaining the periodic table, octet rule, and types of chemical bonds like ionic and covalent; recognizing properties of water and its importance for organisms; distinguishing acids from bases and using the pH scale; and describing buffers and their role in assisting organisms.

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    This document outlines the key topics and concepts covered in Chapter 4 on Basic Chemistry, including distinguishing between matter, elements, and atoms; describing the structure of an atom and why isotopes exist; explaining the periodic table, octet rule, and types of chemical bonds like ionic and covalent; recognizing properties of water and its importance for organisms; distinguishing acids from bases and using the pH scale; and describing buffers and their role in assisting organisms.

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    Chapter 4 Basic Chemistry

    Chemical Elements 1. Distinguish between matter, elements, and atoms.

    2. Name the six elements that are basic to life.

    3. Describe the structure of an atom.

    4. Tell why an atom can have isotopes.

    5. Give examples of how low levels and high levels of radiation can each be helpful.

    Compounds and Molecules 6. Explain the periodic table of the elements.

    7. State, explain, and give examples of the octet rule.

    8. Distinguish between ionic bond, a covalent bond, and a hydrogen bond.

    9. Be able to recognize and construct molecules that contain these bonds.

    Chemistry of Water 10. List and describe four properties of water that benefit organisms.

    Acids and Bases 11. Distinguish between acids and bases.

    12. Explain and use the pH scale.

    13. Describe a buffer and tell how buffers assist organisms.

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