JA1. Carbon and Life¶
The role of carbon is central to the molecules that make up life. Please answer the questions below:
- What makes ionic bonds different from covalent bonds? Explain your answer and add sources/citations to support your answer.
- Why are hydrogen bonds and van der Waals interactions necessary for cells? Explain your answer and add sources/citations to support your answer.
- Explain three of the major elements that you think are important in addition to Carbon.