Diffusion occurs when particles
spread. They move from an area of
hight concentration to an area of low
concentration.
Human Body
Digestive System
Digestion is the breakdown of
carbohydrates, proteins and fats into
small soluble substances to be
absorbed into the blood. Amylase,
proteases and lipases are enzymes
that are important in digestion.
Size
Organelle [smallest],
cell, tissue, organ,
organ system [largest]
Polytunnels
Lactic Acid
During anaerobic respiration, glucose is
not completely broken down resulting
in a build up of lactic acid in the muscle.
The lactic acid needs to be oxidised to
carbon dioxide and water later. This
causes an oxygen debt that need to be
'repaid' after the exercise stops. This is
why we keep on breathing deeply for a
few minutes after we have finished
exercising.
Chemistry
Properties of Metals
They are good conductors of heat and electricity
they can be bent or hammered into shape easily
Bonding
Metallic Bonding
Metals form giant structures in which
electrons in the outer shell of the metal
atoms are free to move. The metallic bond is
the force of attraction between these free
electrons and the metal ions. Metallic bonds
are strong, so metals can maintain a regular
structure and usually have high melting and
boiling points.
Metal - metal
Covalent Bonding
A covalent bond forms when two non-metal
atoms share a pair of electrons. The
electrons involved are in the outer shells of
the atoms. An atom that shares one or more
of its electrons will complete its outer shell.
Covalent bonds are strong - a lot of energy is
need to break them. Substances with
covalent bonds often form molecules with
low melting and boiling points, such as
hydrogen and water.
Non metal - non metal
Ionic Bonding
Metal - non metal
When metals react with non-metals, electrons
are transferred form the metal atoms to the
non-metal atoms, forming ions. The result is a
compound called a ionic compound. In all
reactions, the metal atoms gives electrons to the
non-metal atoms. The metal atoms become
positive ions and the non-metals become
negative ions. there is a strong electrostatic force
of attraction between these oppositely charged
ions - this is called an ionic bond.
Chemical Reactions
Polymers
Strength of Polymers
Low density poly(ethene) [weakest],
high density poly(ethene),
thermosetting polymers [strongest]
Thermosetting polymers have strong covalent
bonds between their polymer chains which
makes them ideal for use in plug sockets
A force causes an
object to undergo a
specific change.
Unbalanced forces
cause a change in
speed, shape or
direction. Gravitational
forces act between
masses. Friction
opposes motion.
Distance-Time Graphs
Electricity
Energy =joule (J)
Power = watt (W)
Frequency = hertz (Hz)
Radiation
Alpha Radiation
Alpha radiation consists of alpha particles. An
alpha particle is identical to the nucleus of a
helium atom, which comprises two protons and
two neutrons.
Beta Radiation
Beat radiation consists of high
energy electron emitted from
the nucleus.
Gamma Radiation
Gamma radiation is
very short
wavelengths, high
frequency
electromagnetic
radiation.