AAMI Chemistry for Embalmers
MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following compounds has its carbon atoms attached by a triple
bond?
C10H18
What is a single element or group of elements which attach to a carbon
compound and give that compound certain characteristics?
Functional Group
What is the suffix that indicates the maximum number of hydrogen atoms per
carbon in the hydrocarbon?
-ane
All of the following statements about organic compounds are true EXCEPT
Soluble in water.
What is the resulting product of an OH group substituted onto a side chain of an
aromatic hydrocarbon?
Aromatic Alcohol
, What formula would you use to determine the number of hydrogen atoms
contained in a hydrocarbon compound when the number of carbon atoms is
known?
General Molecular Formula
What compound has a methyl radical attached to a benzene ring?
Toluene or "Methylbenzene"
What is a glycol an example of?
Dihydroxy Alcohol
What is another name for carbolic acid?
Phenol
What is the alkyl series type formula?
CnH2n + X
How many functional groups does a tertiary alcohol have?
1 (Only one -OH group)
What is the alkene series type formula?
CnH2n
What alcohol is prepared by the fermentation of glucose due to the catalytic
action of yeast enzymes?
MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following compounds has its carbon atoms attached by a triple
bond?
C10H18
What is a single element or group of elements which attach to a carbon
compound and give that compound certain characteristics?
Functional Group
What is the suffix that indicates the maximum number of hydrogen atoms per
carbon in the hydrocarbon?
-ane
All of the following statements about organic compounds are true EXCEPT
Soluble in water.
What is the resulting product of an OH group substituted onto a side chain of an
aromatic hydrocarbon?
Aromatic Alcohol
, What formula would you use to determine the number of hydrogen atoms
contained in a hydrocarbon compound when the number of carbon atoms is
known?
General Molecular Formula
What compound has a methyl radical attached to a benzene ring?
Toluene or "Methylbenzene"
What is a glycol an example of?
Dihydroxy Alcohol
What is another name for carbolic acid?
Phenol
What is the alkyl series type formula?
CnH2n + X
How many functional groups does a tertiary alcohol have?
1 (Only one -OH group)
What is the alkene series type formula?
CnH2n
What alcohol is prepared by the fermentation of glucose due to the catalytic
action of yeast enzymes?
