Fundamentals - Chapter 7: Basics of Chemistry

Redox is a contraction for (blank)

The tail of a surfactant molecule is (blank), meaning oil loving

A combination of substances that are held together by physical rather than chemical ties is called (blank)

A chemical reaction in which oxygen is subtracted or hydrogen is added to (blank)

Another name for alkalis is (blank)

(Blank) are substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products.

When two or more atoms are joined together chemically, what is created?

(Blank) organic compounds are substances containing carbon that evaporate quickly/easily.

A sub. that adds hydrogen to chemical or subtracts oxygen is (blank)

The branch of chemistry that deals with products that do not contain carbon is called (blank)

Pure water with a pH of 7 is considered to be (blank)

There are abt (blank) naturally occurring elements, each w/ its own distinctive physical/chem prop.

When a substance is combined w/ oxygen, the substance is (blank)

Organic chemistry is the study of all substances containing (blank)

Substances that act as a bridge to allow oil and water to mix or emulsify are (blank)

The smallest particle of an element is the (blank)

What type of change occurs when ice melts and becomes water?

Liquids that mix easily are known as (blank)

An alteration of the properties of a substance w/o formation of a new sub. is (blank)

Anything that occupies space, exists in either a solid, liquid or gas form is known as (blank)

Substances that cannot be reduced to simpler substances are called (blank)

When fermented to make wine, the sugar in grapes is converted into (blank)

The head of a surfactant molecule is (blank), meaning water loving

In creating a solution, the liquid used to dissolve a substance is called the (blank)

A permanent mixture of two or more substances that are united with the aid of a binder is (blank)

The separating of a substance into ions is known as (blank)

When two or more elements combine chemically, they form (blank)

The formation of a new product by the uniting of two or more elements is known as (blank)

A molecule is formed by joining two or more (blank) chemically.

A special type of oil used in nail polish dryers and as a skin protectant is (blank)

Temporary mixtures of two kinds of matter are (blank).

A preparation made by dissolving a solid, liquid or gaseous substance is (blank)

If a product has a pH of 8.9, it is considered (blank)