FSE2930 Prof Review Chemistry Questions And Answers
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FSE2930 Prof Review Chemistry Questions And Answers
List some examples of vehicles used in embalming fluid. ANS Water, Alcohol
Those chemicals which are used to make or destroy the odors of the decomposing body ANS Deodorants
List some examples of humectants. ANS Glycerol a.k.a. Glycerin,...
FSE2930 Prof Review Chemistry Questions And
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List some examples of vehicles used in embalming fluid. ANS Water, Alcohol
Those chemicals which are used to make or destroy the odors of the decomposing body ANS
Deodorants
List some examples of humectants. ANS Glycerol a.k.a. Glycerin, Sorbitol, Glycols, Lanolin
Those chemicals in embalming fluid which will reduce the molecular cohesion of a liquid ANS
Surfactant
List the components of solid autopsy chemical. ANS Preservative, Dehydrating agent, Filler
List the fillers that are added to autopsy chemicals. ANS Perlite, vermiculite and cellulose (saw
dust)
Those embalming fluids which are intended to be injected into the cavities of the body following
aspiration ANS Cavity fluid
List the 5 factors that affect the shelf-life of an embalming chemical. ANS 1. Temperature
extremes 2. Storage length 3. Amount of antipolymerization agents 4. pH of the solution 5. Exposure
to light
9. The substance carbon tetrachloride is used in embalming as a(n) ANS Organic solvent
Differentiate between exothermic and endothermic processes. ANS Exothermic processes give
off heat. Endothermic processes absorb heat from the surroundings.
The antipolymerization agent for formaldehyde ANS Methanol
, List and give an example from each of the three families that are used as disinfectants and
preservatives. ANS Aldehydes - Examples: Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde, Alcohols -
Examples: Methanol, Ethanol and Propanol, Coal Tar Derivatives - Examples: Phenol and Cresol
Those chemicals in arterial fluid that inactivate the saprophytic bacteria and inhibit further
decomposition ANS Preservatives
Those lipids that contain 3 fatty acids ANS Triglycerides
Define Isomers. ANS Two or more substances that consist of the same molecular composition
but have a different arrangement.
The common use of ethylene glycol ANS Antifreeze
List examples of a chemical change relative to funeral services. ANS Embalming, Cremation,
Decomposition
Those substances which are composed of 2 or more elements physically combined, though not
chemically combined ANS Mixtures
Other than being a good humectant, how is glycerol used in the arterial injection? ANS It serves
to facilitate the solubility and the diffusion of the formaldehyde in the embalming operation.
An ion composed of atoms of 2 or more elements ANS Polyatomic ions
Another name for Phenol ANS Carbolic acid
Give an example of Rapid Oxidation. ANS Burning of wood or paper
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