Quiz 7: Chapters 15 and 16

Question 1

Glutaraldehyde is less drying than formaldehyde. (T/F)

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Glyoxal is not used in embalming because of:

Answer 2

Produces a yellow color

Question 3

Glycerin is used as a _____ in embalming fluids

Answer 3

Humectant

Question 4

Index is defined as:

Answer 4

The number of grams of pure formaldehyde gas dissolved in 100 milliliters of solution

Question 5

Another name for formaldehyde is

Answer 5

Methanal

Question 6

A humectant

Answer 6

• A moisture retaining agent
• Glycols
• Sorbitol

Question 7

Phenol and its derivatives are used as disinfectants. (T/F)

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Mercaptans are

Answer 8

• Similar to alcohols but contain sulfur

Question 9

FOrmaldehyde is a:

Answer 9

Gas

Question 10

The polymer that formaldehyde forms is called:

Answer 10

Paraformaldehyde

Question 11

ALdehydes are partially oxidized to produce:

Answer 11

Acids

Question 12

Complete oxidation of an organic compound produces:

Answer 12

• Carbon dioxide

* Water

Question 13

Formaldehyde is produced commercially from the oxidation of:

Answer 13

Methanol

Question 14

Uremic poisoning:

Answer 14

Increases formaldehyde demand

Question 15

In a primary alcohol the OH group is attached to a carbon that is attached to _____ carbon(s)

Answer 15

1

Question 16

In a very basic solution formaldehyde will:

Answer 16

Decompose