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CHEMISTRY FOR EMBALMERS FINAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS- 2024
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CHEMISTRY FOR EMBALMERS (PHT411) FINAL STUDY GUIDE REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements is correct? - Answer-glycol is dihydroxyl alcohol while
glycerol is a trihydroxyl alcohol
T/F : Oxidation is defined as the addition of hydrogen or the removal of oxygen from a
compound - Answer-False
T/F : A polyhydroxyl alcohol used in the synthesis of vitamin C is sorbitol - Answer-True
T/F : Saturated hydrocarbons contain carbon atoms joined by a double or triple bond -
Answer-False
T/F : Organic compounds generally have a higher molecular weight than inorganic
compounds - Answer-True
Choose the answer that correctly matches the polymer (left side) to its corresponding
monomer (right side). - Answer-polysaccharides — simple sugars
Which of the following statements regarding halides is NOT true? - Answer-include
toluene
Which is the correct number of -OH groups are found in a tertiary alcohol? - Answer-1
Toluene's structure consists of a __________ radical attached to a benzene ring. -
Answer-methyl
Methane is an __________ that arises from the decomposition of animal matter. -
Answer-alkane
One of the products of the fermentation of the monosaccharides glucose is.. - Answer-
ethanol
Organic compounds that have carbons that bond together to form a closed ring
structure are classified as __________ while compounds with carbons connected in an
open chain are classified as __________. - Answer-carbocyclic, aliphatic
Match the hydrocarbon with its general molecular formula.. - Answer-alkane - CnH2n+2
alkene - CnH2n
, alkyne - CnH2n-2
alkyl radical - CnH2n-1
Which of the following element is not matched to its correct combining capacity? -
Answer-Oxygen: 1
The full oxidation of __________ results in an organic acid being formed. - Answer-
primary alcohol
The replacement of one of the hydrogen atoms of a saturated hydrocarbon with an atom
of bromine illustrated the process of __________. - Answer-halogenation
Which of the following would isomers have in common? - Answer-molecular formula
Which compound is not matched with its correct alternate name? - Answer-carbolic acid
— propanal
T/F : Glycerol is also known as glycerin. - Answer-True
T/F : The hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C3H4 is propene - Answer-False
What compound imparts a yellow color to the deceased when used as an embalming
agent? - Answer-glyoxal
What compound has a funny sweet odor that can be detected in a diabetic's breath and
urine? - Answer-propanone
How many nitrogen atoms does a tertiary amine have? - Answer-1
What are produced by the interaction of an organic acid and an alcohol? - Answer-
esters
What are the organic equivalent of a base? - Answer-amines
What aldehyde is used as perfuming and flavoring agent? - Answer-benzaldehyde
Ethyl alcohol + Acetic acid --> _______ + Water - Answer-ethyl acetate
What is paraform's use? - Answer-preservative for solid autopsy compounds
What are the characteristic constituents of fruits & flowers? - Answer-esters
What is imitation almond extract? - Answer-benzaldehyde
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