EMBALMING CHEMISTRY FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS [ GRADED A+]
Which of the following is an example of a dialdehyde? - ✔✔Gluteraldehyde
When stable chemicals that contain formaldehydes sit on the shelf for a
long period of time, what occurs? - ✔✔Self-polymerization
What is added to chemicals that contain formaldehyde to make them more
stable? - ✔✔Methnol
A dialdehyde contains how many aldehyde functional groups - ✔✔2
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,This preservative is in solid form that contains formaldehyde. Can be used
in autopsy case or trauma cases for improved preservation of tissues with a
compromised vascular system - ✔✔Paraformaldehyde
In an aqueous solution, formaldehyde is referred to as - ✔✔Formalin
Which of the following is a beneficial characteristic of glutaraldehyde for
embalmers in the prep room? - ✔✔Has a broader pH range
An Aromatic Aldehyde has which functional group that allows it to have a
fragrance property - ✔✔Arene functional group
When discussing Ketones, which of the following is a popular solvent in the
funeral home - ✔✔Acetone
Formaldehyde is the street name for which of the following - ✔✔Methanal
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, Is a sulfur-containing compound with a disagreeable odor. Not associated
with embalming chemicals, but is responsible for smells in biology. -
✔✔Thioesters
Dimetal Oxalate is used in the Funeral Profession for its role as what -
✔✔Anticoagulation and water softening
Acts as corrosion inhibitors, anticoagulants, and water conditioners -
✔✔Sodium carboxylates
Is a chemical compound that binds tightly to metal ions, forming a ring-like
structure - ✔✔A chelating agent
This is the star fragrance for the embalmer- used as a deodorant in
embalming - ✔✔Methyl salicylate
EDTA is used in the funeral profession as a buffer and - which of the
following? - ✔✔Anticoagulant
©morren 2025/2026. Year published 2026.
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS [ GRADED A+]
Which of the following is an example of a dialdehyde? - ✔✔Gluteraldehyde
When stable chemicals that contain formaldehydes sit on the shelf for a
long period of time, what occurs? - ✔✔Self-polymerization
What is added to chemicals that contain formaldehyde to make them more
stable? - ✔✔Methnol
A dialdehyde contains how many aldehyde functional groups - ✔✔2
©morren 2025/2026. Year published 2026.
,This preservative is in solid form that contains formaldehyde. Can be used
in autopsy case or trauma cases for improved preservation of tissues with a
compromised vascular system - ✔✔Paraformaldehyde
In an aqueous solution, formaldehyde is referred to as - ✔✔Formalin
Which of the following is a beneficial characteristic of glutaraldehyde for
embalmers in the prep room? - ✔✔Has a broader pH range
An Aromatic Aldehyde has which functional group that allows it to have a
fragrance property - ✔✔Arene functional group
When discussing Ketones, which of the following is a popular solvent in the
funeral home - ✔✔Acetone
Formaldehyde is the street name for which of the following - ✔✔Methanal
©morren 2025/2026. Year published 2026.
, Is a sulfur-containing compound with a disagreeable odor. Not associated
with embalming chemicals, but is responsible for smells in biology. -
✔✔Thioesters
Dimetal Oxalate is used in the Funeral Profession for its role as what -
✔✔Anticoagulation and water softening
Acts as corrosion inhibitors, anticoagulants, and water conditioners -
✔✔Sodium carboxylates
Is a chemical compound that binds tightly to metal ions, forming a ring-like
structure - ✔✔A chelating agent
This is the star fragrance for the embalmer- used as a deodorant in
embalming - ✔✔Methyl salicylate
EDTA is used in the funeral profession as a buffer and - which of the
following? - ✔✔Anticoagulant
©morren 2025/2026. Year published 2026.
