Definitions for CHON
tʃʌnchon

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1. chonnoun

   100 chon equal 1 won in South Korea

2. chonnoun

   100 chon equal 1 won in North Korea

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1. CHON

   CHON is a mnemonic acronym for the four most common elements in living organisms: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. The acronym CHNOPS, which stands for carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur, represents the six most important chemical elements whose covalent combinations make up most biological molecules on Earth. They were created in stars in outer space a long time ago and when a supernova occurred, these elements were sent into space. All of these elements are nonmetals. In the human body, these four elements compose about 96% of the weight, and major minerals (macrominerals) and minor minerals (also called trace elements) compose the remainder.Sulfur is contained in the amino acids cysteine and methionine. Phosphorus is contained in phospholipids, a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, as they can form lipid bilayers, which keep ions, proteins, and other molecules where they are needed for cell function, and prevent them from diffusing into areas where they should not be. Phosphate groups are also an essential component of the backbone of nucleic acids (general name for DNA & RNA) and are required to form ATP – the main molecule used as energy powering the cell in all living creatures.Carbonaceous asteroids are rich in CHON elements. These asteroids are the most common type, and frequently collide with Earth as meteorites. Such collisions were especially common early in Earth's history, and these impactors may have been crucial in the formation of the planet's oceans.The simplest compounds to contain all of the CHON elements are isomers fulminic acid (HCNO), isofulminic acid (HONC), cyanic acid (HOCN) and isocyanic acid (HNCO), having one of each atom.

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1. CHON

   CHON is an mnemonic acronym for the four most common elements in living organisms: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. The acronym CHNOPS, which stands for carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur, represents the six most important chemical elements whose covalent combinations make up most biological molecules on Earth. Sulfur is used in the amino acids cysteine and methionine. Phosphorus is an essential element in the formation of phospholipids, a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes, as they can form lipid bilayers, which keep ions, proteins, and other molecules where they are needed for cell function, and prevent them from diffusing into areas where they should not be. Phospholipids are also an essential component of nucleic acids. Carbonaceous asteroids are rich in CHON elements. These asteroids are the most common type, and frequently collide with Earth as meteorites. Such collisions were especially common early in Earth's history, and these impactors may have been crucial in the formation of the planet's oceans.

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1. CHON

   What does CHON stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the CHON acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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1. CHON

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Chon is ranked #8981 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Chon surname appeared 3,643 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Chon.
   
   90.2% or 3,289 total occurrences were Asian.
   4.8% or 175 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.6% or 98 total occurrences were White.
   1.7% or 64 total occurrences were of two or more races.

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1. • North Korean Monetary Unit
   • South Korean Monetary Unit

How to pronounce CHON?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say CHON in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of CHON in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of CHON in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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