chem chap 9

know carbon bonds

where formaldehyde is derived from

methane

why are aldehydes used/what they do

stabilizing proteins/retarding decomp

methanal/formaldehyde- understand index/why you use it

know what formalin is made of. know what concentration means

low concentration is a hypotonic solution. you want to use a low concentration because formaldehyde dehydrates

dialdehydes- dia means two. formaldehyde alternative

for exam- understand indexes

know ketones have two alkyl groups

know acetone groups