quiz 1 Flashcards
chemistry
study of matter and the changes is undergoes
density equation
D = m/v
elements
simple substances which cannot be decomposed by ordinary chemical means
embalming chemistry
the study of those types of matter and changes in matter related to the disinfection, preservation, and restoration of human remains
entropy
the tendency of matter to become more disorganized over time
inorganic chemistry
branch of chemistry that studies the properties and reaction of elements, excluding organic or certain carbon containing compounds
matter
anything that has mass and occupies space
standard measurement
length - meter
mass - grams
volume - liters
viscosity
measure of the resistance to flow of a liquid, the “thickness” of a liquid, higher viscosity = thinner liquid