-
solutions that have the same osmotic pressure are said to be
isotonic
-
fundamental types of matter that cannot be converted into other kinds by ordinary chemical means are
elements
-
acidity or alkalinity is conveniently expressed by a scale of
pH values
-
decomposition of the human body is
a chemical change
-
which one of the following chemicals, when contained in water in the form of salts, causes "hard water"
calcium
-
what is paradichlorobenzene used for in embalming powders?
mold inhibitors
-
the function of glycerol is embalming fluids is
to act as a humectant
-
which of the following is NOT characteristic of a jaundice fluid
high index of formaldehyde
-
which of the following is the result of 2 or more elements chemically united in a definite proportion by weight
compound
-
paraformaldehyde is a polymer of
formaldehyde
-
the atomic # of an element is equivalent to
the total # of it's protons or electrons
-
a humectant commonly used in embalming fluids is
sorbitol
-
what is the electrical charge of an electron
negative
-
polymerization of formaldehyde is inhibited by the addition of
methanol
-
how many main classes of inorganic compounds are there
4
-
the % by weight of formaldehyde in formalin is
37%
-
which of the following solutions contains the most solute
supersaturated
-
the digestion of cells by means of their own enzymes is called
autolysis
-
substances that can be decomposed or separated into singular substances are
compounds
-
proteins are compounds
composed of many amino acids linked together
-
two or more atoms of different elements forms
molecules
-
upon hydrolysis, proteins yeild
amino acids
-
two or more atoms of the same element form
a molecule
-
water, when used in embalming fluids, is used as a
vehicle
-
which of the following substances is used as a buffer in arterial fluid?
E.D.T.A
-
sodium citrate, when used in embalming fluids, functions as a
anticogulant
-
which of the following can be seperated by physical methods
mixtures
-
if a solution is acid, its pH will be
below 7
-
which of the following statements is FALSE concerning arterial fluids
they are normally injected into body cavities
-
the function of methanal in embalming fluids is
a perservative
-
which of the following is NOT important in determining the shelf-life of an arterial fluid
cost of the fluid
-
adipocere is a derative of
body fats
-
which of these is classified as a physical property of water?
it expands when it freezes
-
mercuric cholordie is a good disinfectant. it is
prohibited by law
-
which state of matter has no definite volume and no definite shape
gases
-
citrates & oxalates are usually added to embalming fluids to act as
anticoagulants
-
the swelling of a body during embalming is due to
osmosis
-
phenol is used in embalminb fluids as a
preservative
-
which of the following would NOT normally be present in a cavity fluid?
active dyes
-
paraformaldehyde is formaldehyde in a
solid state
-
in arterial fluids glycols act as
humectants
-
a substance in embalming fluid which serves to retain moisture in the body is known as a
humectant
-
which of the following would NOT be found in a pre-injection fluid
high concentration of formaldehyde
-
the important vehicle for an arterial solution is
water
-
a charged group of atoms functioning as a single unit in a chemical reaction is
a polyatomic ion
-
the # of fluid oz of a 25 index arterial fluid needed to prepare 1 gal (128 fl oz) of solution with a strenght of 1% would be
5.1
-
the class of compounds used in embalming fluids as a perfuming agent
the esters
-
water of high mineral content, such as hard water, tends to
promote blood clotting
-
sodium lauryl sulfate is used in embalming fluids as a
surfactant
-
eosine, ponceau & erythrosine are used in embalming fluids as
dyes
-
of all chemical compounds, the most depended upon by plants & animals is
water
-
formaldehyde in terms of embalming is used as a
preservative & disinfectant
-
the most abundant element in the UNIVERSE is
hydrogen
-
of the following, the one that is used in embalming fluids is an anticoagulant is
sodium citrate
-
what type of embalming fluids contains high concentrations of disinfectants & preservatives but generally lack active dyes & other modifying agents
cavity fluids
-
the chemical used in embalming fluids to reduce surface tension & to aid in penetration is known as an
surfactant
-
what is the function of plaster of paris in hardening compound
dehydration
-
deodorants are used in embalming fluids as
masking agents
-
the chemical formula of NaOH denotes which of the following compounds
sodium hydroxide
-
of the following, the class of chemicals that are used as humectants in embalming fluids are
polyhydric alcohols
-
what is methyl salicylate used for in embalming fluids
deodorant
-
borax is used in embalming fluid to
adjust pH
-
a trihydroxy alcohol found in both embalming fluids & in the structure of lipids & fats is
glycerol
-
the passage of a solvent thru a semipermeable membrane from an area of lesser concentration to an area of higher concentration is
osmosis
-
what is benzaldehyde used for in embalming fluids?
deodorant
-
substances which will pass thru the pores of animals & vegtable membranes are
crystalloids
-
the most common form of oxygen is
molecular oxygen
-
a solution in which more solute can be dissolved at a given tempature is
unsaturated
-
which term is used as a synonymous term for polyatomic ions
radical
-
a positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom is
proton
-
the passage of a solid substance directly into the gaseous state is
sublimination
-
the oxidation # for the ammonium radical is
+1
-
another name for ethanoic acid is
acetic acid
-
which of the following is not a chemical change?
tearing of paper
-
the study of matter derived from inanimate or lifeless things is
inorganic chemistry
-
oxygen occurs in the free state as
O2
-
anything that occupies space & possesses mass is
matter
-
-
the science that deals with the nature of matter & the changes that matter undergoes is
chemistry
-
an abbreviation for the name of an element is
an atomic symbol
-
two or more substances that are combined torgether but are NOT chemically combined form
a mixture
-
the formula for magnesium chloride is
MgCl2
-
what is the freezing point of water
0 degrees celcius
-
the most abundant element on EARTH is
oxygen
-
the amount of formaldehyde required to preserve all of the protie in the body is
the formaldehyde demand
-
in use with embalming fluids, water & methyl alcohol are 2 examples of
vehicles
-
the formula R-OH is
a general formula
-
the main consitituent of an acid is
hydrogen
-
compounds which have identical molecular formulas but different stuctural formulas are
isomers
-
the splitting apart of a compound by water is called
hydrolysis
-
what are sulfonate compounds used for in embalming fluids
surface active agents
-
the hydrolysis of proteins yeilds
amino acids
-
which of the following is used only as a filler in autopsy chemical mixtures?
perlite
-
which of the following is a physical property of matter
solubility, specific gravity & density
-
what is the study of non carbon compounds
inorganic chemistry
-
organic chemistry is a study of
carbon compounds
-
what substances is changed into adipocere by the saponification process
fats
-
a group of atoms functioning as a single atom in a chemical reaction
a radical
-
which of the following is NOT a hazardous substance used in embalming fluids
hydrogen hydroxide
-
-
the characteristics of a substance observed without altering the composition of it are
physical properties
-
the shrinking of blood cells in hypertonic salt solution is called
crenation
-
which of these describes a substance which has a definite shape & a definite volume
solid
-
an atom that has gained or lost electron in a chemical reaction is
an ion
-
which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an inorganic acid
the main consituent is hydroxide
-
the swelling & bursting of blood cells in a hypotonic salt solution is called
hemolysis
-
which of the following is classified as an inorganic salt?
sodium chloride
-
an increase in oxidation number is characteristic of
oxidation
-
when a substance readily absorbs appreciable quantities of moisture from the air it is called
hypogroscopic
-
what is another name for physicological chemistry
biochemistry
-
which state of matter is described as having an indefinite shape & definite volume
liquid
-
the measure of a liquid's resistance to flow is
viscosity
-
a substance that is used as a buffer because it can act as either an acid or a base is considered to be
amphoteric
-
the most complex of all carbohydrates are the
polysaccharides
-
the temp & pressure at which a solid turns into a liquid is
the melting point
-
upon complete hydrolysis, carbohydrates yield
monosaccharides
-
what type of change occurs when the composition of a substance is altered & a new substance is formed
chemical change
-
the general formula for amines is
RNH2
-
the smallest particle of a compound that retains all of the properties of that compound is
a molecule
-
the general formula for ethers is
ROR
-
the smallest particle of an element that retains all the properties of that element is
an atom
-
the general formula for esters is
RCOOR
-
what is the chemical symbol for flourine
F
-
the gerneral formula for organic acids
RCOOH
-
which of the following will pass thru both a filter & a semipermeable membrane
a true solution
-
the general formula for ketones is
RCOR
-
which of the following is a chemical property
reactivity
-
the general formula for aldehydes
RCHO
-
what is involved in the cremation of a body
chemical change
-
the general formula for alcohol is
ROH
-
the density of an object divided by the density of water is
specific gravity
-
which of the following is an alkane
C2H6
-
which of these is the same as the freezing point of water
melting point
-
the name of the compound with the formula BaS04 is
barium sulfate
-
how many bonds must each carbon atom have in a stable organic molecule
4
-
all open chained hydrocarbons are classified as
aliphatic
-
the partial oxidation of wood alcohol yields
formaldehyde
-
which of the following is the formula for ethanol
C2H5OH
-
the reactive portion of organic acids is the functional group known as the
carboxyl group
-
sugar in the bloodstream is in the form of
glucose
-
which of the following names is a synonym for the compound called phenol
carbolic acid
-
which of these is a disaccharide
surcrose
-
theoretically, the complete reduction of the compound formaldehyde would produce
methane
-
adipocere is chemically most similar to
a soap
-
what temp is shown on a centigrade thermometer when a fahrenheit thermometer reads 212
+100
-
a protein compound that acts as a biological catalyst in chemical reactions is
an enzyme
-
the chemical symbol for postassium is
K
-
what are the quaternary ammonium compounds used for in embalming fluids
disinfections
-
the type of hydrocarbon in which the carbon atoms are linked together by double bonds is
alkenes
-
which of the following is NOT used as a humectant in embalming fluids
glycerol
-
the organic compounds in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by an atom of an element in the Halogen family are called
halides
-
which of the following is characteristic of organic compounds?
their molecular structures are complex
-
the building blocks of proteins, which are organic acids containing nitrogen, are known as
amino acids
-
deamination & decarboxylation occur simultanelously during
putrefaction
-
an acid plus a base will react to give water and
salt
-
emablming prevents the decomp of
proteins
-
chemistry is the study of
the composition of matter, elements, compounds & mixtures and the changes that matter undergoes
-
which of the following can be defined as a group of atoms chemically combinded & having aa neutral charge
compounds
-
the simplest forms of matter are
elements
-
which of these is NOT a property of organic amines
they have a pleseant odor
-
fluorine and iodine are related to
bromine
-
the charge of an atom that is determined by the number of electrons lost, gained or shared in a chemical reaction is
the oxidation number
-
the standard unit of volume in the metric system is the
liter
-
what is the atomic symbol for iron
Fe
-
isotopes differ on the basis of
atomic weight
-
what is the atomic symbol for calcium
Ca
-
the saponification of fatty acids in the dead human body produces
adipocere
-
what type of alcohol is produced by the attachment of the hydroxyl group to a carbon atom that is joined directly to two other carbon atoms in the chain
secondary alcohol
-
a solution created with water as the solvent is said to be
aqueous
-
the carbon to carbon bond in an organic compound is
covalent bond
-
in a solution, the substances which exists in the smaller amount is called the
solvent
-
which of the following pairs of elements are present in a hydrocarbon compound
hydrogen & carbon
-
a solution containing a relatively small amount of solute is
dilute
-
which of the following is an example of a saturated hydrocarbon compound
ethane
-
a solution containing a relatively large amount of solute is
concentrated
-
which of the following is an example of an unsaturated hydrocarbon compound?
ethene
-
a solution containing all the solute it can hold under ordinary conditions is
saturated
-
another name for methyl alcohol is
wood alcohol
-
the factors which determine whether conditions are ordinary for the solution are
temperature & pressure
-
which of the following is an example of a monohydroxy alcohol
ethanol
-
a solution which contains more of the solute than it can hold under ordinary conditions is
supersaturated
-
which of the following is an example of a dialdehyde compound?
glutaraldehyde
-
a solution containing less solute than it could hold under ordinary conditions is
unsaturated
-
at room temp formaldehyde is a
gas
-
the type of solution which would result in the swelling & bursting of a blood cell is
hypotonic solution
-
another name for methanoic acid is
formic acid
-
the type of solution which would be result in the shrinking or shriveling of a blood cell is
hypertonic solution
-
which of the following is an example of a polyhydroxy alcohol
sorbitol
-
the type of solution which would cause no appreaciable change in the size or condition of a blood cell placed in it would be
isotonic
-
organic hydroxide compounds are better known as
alcohols
-
the process by which particles of a single solute move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration would be
diffusion
-
what substance is produced by the dehydration of an organic acid & an alcohol
ester
-
the process used to separate colloidal solutes from crystalloidal solutes is
dialysis
-
what type of organic substances are described as derivatives of ammonia
amines
-
the process by which the solvent of a solution moves thru a semipermeable membrane from a solution of lower concentration to one of higher concentration is called
osmosis
-
which of the following is described as an organic acid that contains nitrogen
nitric acid
-
formaldehyde is produced by the catalytic oxidation of
methanol
-
the capacity of a given solute to dissolve in a given solvent would be its
solubility
-
which of the following is the simplest of the hydrocarbon compounds
methane
-
which of the following will not have any effect on the solubility of a given solvent
capacity of the container
-
the oxidation of formaldehyde forms
formic acid
-
the usual manner of chemical union between inorganic compounds is
nonmetals gain electrons and metals lose electrons
-
the abbreviated expression representing a compound is
a formula
-
the valence electrons affecting metallic & nonmetallic compounds are located in the
outer orbital ring
-
an object with a specific gravity of less than one, when placed in water, will
float
-
a metallic element becomes electrically charged by
giving up an electron
-
at room temp, paraformaldehyde is in the
solid state
-
a non metallic element becomes electrically charged by
receiving electron
-
which of the following statements is false concerning carbon
it is present in water molecules
-
the manner in which most metals & non metals unite chemically is by
electron transfer
-
which of the following is classified as an alkane
ethane
-
the outer orbital ring of metallic & nonmetallic elements will contain the
valence electrons
-
which of the following is an aromatic substance
phenol
-
the most abundant compound known in inorganic chemistry is
water
-
which of the following is classified as an alkyne
ethyne
-
in changing centrigrade to fahrenheit, the conversion fraction to be used is
9/5
-
which of the following is classified as a halide compound
carbon tetrachloride
-
the type of hardness which could be removed by boiling is
temporary hardness
-
which of the following is classified as a ketone
propanone
-
in the compound water, hardness is caused by
presence of metallic salts
-
which of the following is NOT an organic compound
sodium chloride
-
water will combine chemically with certain compounds to form crystalline compounds known as
hydrates
-
the partial oxidation of a primary alcohol yeilds
an aldehyde
-
hydrates can easily be broken up to form anhydrous compounds by
heating
-
Hg is the atomic symbol for
mercury
-
the significance of hard water to the embalmer is that the salts that cause hardness in water also
cause blood clotting
-
which of the following is NOT true about formaldehyde
it can be oxidized into methanol
-
the name given to the chemical reaction in which oxygen combines with another substance is
oxidation
-
organic compounds containing a benzene ring are
aromatic compounds
-
the name given to the chemical reaction which involves the removal of oxygen from an inorganic substance is
reduction
-
which of the following is a property of alkane compounds
they are saturated hydrocarbon compounds
-
the chemical reactions which involve reduction reactions are always accompanied by
oxidation reactions
-
hydrocarbon compounds that contain at least one double or triple bond between two adjacent carbon atoms are
unsaturated
-
oxidation reactions & reduction reactions always
occur in the same reaction
-
an alcohol with a single hydroxyl unit attached to an end carbon atom is
a primary alcohol
-
which of the following statements most accurately states a basic fact about oxidation & reduction reactions
one cannot take place without the other
-
a dehydration reaction between two alcohols will form
an ether
-
chemical reactions involving both oxidation & reduction reactions are sometimes referred to as
redox reactions
-
how many pairs of electrons are shared between two adjacent carbon atoms in an alkyne compound
three
-
the formula NH3 designates the compound
ammonia
-
what is the basic unit of all aromatic compounds
benzene
-
NH3 has significance for the embalmer because it
is a product of protein decomp
-
what type of compound is hemoglobin
a protein
-
electrolytes are substances which in solution
release both positive & negative ions
-
glycogen is
a carbohydrate
-
substances which release both positively & negatively charged ions when in solution are classified as
electrolytes
-
how many carbon atoms are present in a hexose monosaccharide compound
six
-
substances which would release no free ions in solution would be
non electrolytes
-
-
most acids, bases, and salts when in solution make very good
electrolytes
-
which of the following is mainly affected by putrefaction
proteins
-
esters of glycerol and fatty acids are
fats
-
substances which ionize in solution to produce H ions are
acids
-
the by products of the hydrolysis of fats are
fatty acids & glycerol
-
subtances which ionize in solution to produce OH ions are
bases
-
which of these describes protein molecules?
many amino acids linked together
-
for a substance to be classified as an electrolyte it must
conduct electricity
-
which division of chemistry deals specifically with the products used & produced by living things
biochemistry
-
a salt serving as an electrolyte would release
metallic ions & ions of nonmetal or nonmetallic radials
-
the polyatomic ion of hypochlorite is composed of chlorine &
oxygen
-
those ions in a solution which are positively charged are called
cations
-
a carbohydrate molecule that contains an aldehyde group is
an aldose
-
those ions in a solution which are negatively charged are called
anions
-
the complete oxidation of a carbohydrate produces
carbon dioxide & water
-
the system devised to measure Hydrogen ion concentration is
the pH system
-
the complete oxidation of lipids produces
carbon dioxide & water
-
the pH system is so devised that an even balance of H and OH ions would produce a reading of
7.0
-
which of these substances is NOT derived from the decomp of proteins
carbon monoxide
-
reading of 6.9 & below on the pH scale would indicate
acids
-
which of the following are always present in carbohydrates
C, H, O
-
readings of 7.1 & above on the pH scale would indicate
bases
-
the final hydrolytic products of polysaccharides are
monosaccharides
-
the pH reading of normal blood would be
7.3-7.4
-
the removal of the amino group from an amino acid is
deamination
-
a substance which differentiates between acid & base solutions is
an indicator
-
complete oxidation of proteins produces
carbon dioxide, water & urea
-
the paper most commonly used as an indicator is
litmus paper
-
what property is exhibited by colloidal substances which allows them to absorb large quantaties of water?
imbibition
-
blue litmus paper turning red would indicate
acid
-
the substance that an enzyme acts upon is
a substrate
-
blue litmus paper placed in solution & showing no color change would indicate
base
-
organic compounds held together by peptide bonds are
proteins
-
red litmus paper placed in solution & showing no color change would indicate
acid
-
which of the following would NOT be a factor influencing diffusion
presence of light
-
red litmus paper showing a color change to blue indicates
base
-
which of the following are esters
lipids
-
with both red & blue litmus paper placed in the same solution & neither showing any color change would indicate
neutral solution
-
the removal of water from a compound is
dehydration
-
the chemical reaction between an acid and base is known as
neutralization
-
in a neurtralization reaction the reactants are
acids & bases
-
which of these describes the process of autolysis
the self digestion of a cell
-
the products of neutralization are
salt & water
-
which of these compounds contain the ammonium radical
quaternaries
-
in neurtralization the H ions & the OH ions would
attract each other & form water
-
which embalming fluids generally have a high index than arterial fluids
cavity fluids
-
in neutralization the negative ions of the acid & the positive ions of the base would form
salt
-
what type of substance is lanolin
humectant
-
surfactants are also referred to as
wetting agents
-
the atmosphere in which we live is
a mixture
-
bases
yeild hydroxide ions upon ionization and are proton acceptors
-
what are the chief components of air
elements oxygen & nitrogen
-
when ammonia combines with formaldehyde based substances, it forms a neutral compound known as
urotropin
-
oxygen & nitrogen in the are are
not chemically united & diatomic molecules of the two elements
-
which of the following elements or type of element is important in the production of a decomp resistant substances known as coagulate
nitrogen
-
of the following, which type of compound yeilds hyrdogen ions when in solution
acids
-
which of the following are used as humectants in the preparation room
sorbitol & glycerol
-
which of the following yield both metallic & non metallic ions in solution
salts
-
which of the following is another name for cadaverine
1,5-diaminopentane
-
which of the following would be classified as a non electrolyte
sugar
-
the area of chemistry that involves all the living processes that occur in both health & in disease is
biochemistry
-
because of the nature of formaldehyde which one of the following compounds is added to inhibit polymerization when formaldehyde is dissolved in water
methanol
-
the metric prefix kilo means
thousand
-
fat supply our bodies with which of the following
protection, reserve food supply & heat insulation
-
the basic unit for weight measurement in the metric system is the
gram
-
when the chemical energy of a reaction is measured the reaction will either release or absorb heat. a reaction that absorbs heat is called
endothermic
-
those characteristics of a substance as it exist in nature are the
physical properties
-
the atomic symbol for lead is
Pb
-
another name for glucose is
dextrose
-
what type of substance is embalming fluid
a mixture
-
what happens to the rate of the diffusion of a solute thru a solvent when the temperature of the environment is decreased
the rate will decrease
-
which of these compounds is described as water soluble gas with an irritating pungent odor
formaldehyde
-
which of these compounds are considered to be inorganic
acids, bases, salts, oxides
-
which of these compounds are organic in nature
hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes & ketones
-
which of these is a property of an organic enzyme
they are temp specific, they are pH specific, they are substrate specific & they are liable
-
which of these substances is a ternary compound
sulfuric acid & nitric acid
-
what is an amine produced in putrefaction
putrescine
-
final products of hydrolysis of polysacchraides
monosacchraides
-
final product of hydrolysis of proteins
fatty acids & glycerol
-
sodium citrate is
anticoagulant
-
sodium tetraborate is a
buffer
-
germicides are a
quaternaries
-
inhibits the polymerization of HCHO
methyl alcohol
-
aqueous solution of methanl
formalin
-
product of the reactionn between HCHO & NH3
urotropin
-
protein digesting enzymes
pepsin
-
anaerobic decomp of proteins
putrefaction
-
possess both weak base & weak acid properties
amphoteric
-
-
product produced by the process of decarboxylation
carbon dioxide
-
-
can crystallize out of a solution
crystalloid
-
.9% NaCl solution
physicological salt solution
-
small amount of solute in relation to solvent
dilute solution
-
contains more solute than it can hold at ordinary times under ordinary conditions
supersaturated
-
larger amount of solute in relation to solvent
concentrated solute
-
solvent has dissolved as much solute as possible at the temp & pressure
saturated solution
-
has alcohol as its solvent
tincture solution
-
separation of crystalloid froom colloids
dialysis
-
milk, gelatin & glue
collodial
-
factor which influences solubility
agitation
-
salt & water
true solution
-
subatomic particle bearing a negative charge
electron
-
subatomic particle bearing a positive charge
proton
-
subatomic particle with no charge
neutron
-
location of protons
nucleus
-
location of electrons
orbits
-
substance which when in a solution liberates hyrdogen ions
acids
-
substance which when in solution liberates hydroxyl ions
bases
-
product of neurtalization reaction
salts
-
oxygen plus another element
oxdies
-
-
another name for methyl alcohol
methanol
-
oxidation product of acetaldehyde
ethanoic acid
-
another name for formaldehyde
methanal
-
-
formula for hydrogen peroxide
H2O2
-
-
-
formula for molecular oxygen
O2
-
movement of molecules from a high to a low concentration
diffusion
-
will not pass thru a semipermeable membrane
colloid
-
the diffusion of a solvent thru a membrane
osmosis
-
will pass thru a semipermeable membrane
crystalloid
-
separation of crystalloid from colloids by means of semipermeable membrane
dialysis
-
present in the minority amount
solute
-
present in the majority amount
solvent
-
solution containing a relatively small amount of solute
dilute
-
solution that contains a relatively large amount of solute
concentrated
-
solution that contains all of the solute it can hold at that temp
saturated
-
an atom or group bearing a positive or negative charge
ions
-
substances capable of conducting an electrical current
electrolytes
-
substances incapable of conducting an electrical current
nonelectrolytes
-
example of an nonelectrolyte
sugars
-
example of an electrolyte
acid
-
a negative electrode
cathode
-
positively charged atom or group of atoms
cation
-
a positively or negatively charged atom or group of atoms
ion
-
a negativley charged atom or group of atoms
anion
-
-
mass per unit volume
density
-
amount of substance that will dissolve in a specific solvent at a definite temp
solubility
-
wight of a definite volume of a substance divided by the weight of an equal volume of water
specific gravity
-
measure of the quantity of material expressed in lbs or grams
mass
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anthing that has weight & occupies space
matter
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expression that represents a chemical reaction
equation
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expression representative of a compound
formula
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abbreviated expression of an element
symbol
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smallest particle of an element capable of entering into a chemical reaction
atom
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polyatomic ion is
radical
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compound containing oxygen in addition to another element
oxide
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chemical reaction involving the production of heat & light
combustion
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lowest temp at which substances begin to burn
kindling point
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any substance that will speed up or slow down a chemical reaction
catalyst
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slow oxidation of organic matter
decay
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compounds produced when water of crystallization is part of their formula
hyrdates
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substance which absorbs moisture from air
hygroscopic
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splitting of a compound by the action of water
hydrolysis
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capability to enter a solvent to form a solution
solutbility
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breaking down with electricity
electrolysis
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heterogeneous combination of two or more substances
mixture
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homogenous mixture of two or more substances
solution
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chemical combination of two or more elements in a definite proportion by weight
compound
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fundamental matter
element
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compound resulting from water of crystallization included in its formula
hydrate
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fahrenheit boiling point of water
212
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centigrade freezing point of water
0 degrees
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fahrenheit freezing point of water
32
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centigrade boiling point of water
100
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centigrade normal body temp
37
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yields H ions when in solute
acid
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yeilds OH ions when in solution
base
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product of neutralization of acid and base
salt
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characterized by positive valences
metal
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characterized by negative valences
nonmetal
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capacity of solute to enter solvent to create a solution
solubility
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always exsits with oxidation
reduction
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acid plus base produces salt & water
neutralization
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chemical combination with oxygen
oxidation
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process of dissassociating into ions when in solution
ionization
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contains an aldehyde group in the molecule
aldose
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aldehyde or ketone derivative of polyhydroxy alcohol
carbohydrates
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contains one saccharide group
monsaccharide
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contains a ketone group in the molecule
ketose
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method by which the body breaks down carbohydrates
hydrolysis
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