Synopses & Reviews
This book presents the essential facts of chemistry and the chemical aspects of other science related to mortuary science. The book follows closely the recommended course curriculum outline of the American Board of Funeral Service Education. The organization of the book flows logically from inorganic to organic to biochemistry. It begins with a discussion of general chemistry in the first part of the book. Among the topics addressed are: measurements; matter and energy; nature of matter and the changes in matter; chemical reactions; solution; ionization; and selected compounds such as oxygen, hydrogen, water, and ammonia. The second part of the book segues into a discussion of organic chemistry. Among the topics discussed are: nomenclature; reactions; and the uses of fundamental compounds. The third section of the book presents a discussion of biochemistry. The book provides embalming applications throughout and concludes with a chapter summarizing the action and composition of embalming fluids. A valuable chemistry reference book for mortuary professionals.
Table of Contents
I. GENERAL CHEMISTRY.
1. Introduction.
2. Physical and Chemical Changes.
3. States and Types of Matter.
4. Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding.
5. Chemical Shorthand: Symbols, Formulas, and Equations.
6. Radiation Chemistry.
7. Oxygen.
8. Hydrogen.
9. Water.
10. Solutions.
11. Acids, Bases, Salts, and Ionization.
12. Hydrates and Hydrolysis.
II. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY.
13. Introduction.
14. Hydrocarbons.
15. Alcohols and Ethers.
16. Aldehydes and Ketones.
17. Carboxylic Acids and Esters.
18. Amines and Amides.
III. BIOCHEMISTRY.
19. Introduction.
20. Proteins.
21. Enzymes.
22. Carbohydrates.
23. Lipids.
24. Summary of the Action and Composition of Embalming Fluids.
A.. Sample Material Safety Data Sheet.
B. Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions.
Glossary of Chemical Terms.
Index.