Ch 1: Chemistry & The Funeral Service Practitioner

Question 1

Theory that universe becomes more disorganized over time

Answer 1

Entropy

Question 2

Stiffening of the joints and muscles of a body a few hours after death

Answer 2

Rigor Mortis

Question 3

Covers all compounds except Carbons and Hydrogens

Answer 3

Inorganic Chemistry

Question 4

Study of living chemistry, mostly carbon atoms

Answer 4

Organic Chemistry

Question 4

Study of living chemistry, mostly carbon atoms

Answer 4

Organic Chemistry

Question 5

Study of chemical process within and related to living organisms

Answer 5

Biochemistry

Question 6

Study of death chemistry, chemical reaction, process, and parameters of decomposition

Answer 6

Thanatochemistry

Question 7

Units used to measure length is _____, mass is _____, and volume is _____.

Answer 7

Meter / Pound / Liter (or gallon)

Question 8

Decrease in bone density; bones become brittle from tissue loss

Answer 8

Osteoporosis

Question 9

“Thickness” of fluid; after death blood becomes more ____.

Answer 9

Viscosity

Question 10

Freezing point: _____F and ____C

Answer 10

32F and 0C

Question 11

Boiling point: _____F and ____C

Answer 11

212F and 100C