Why should beauty professionals study and understand chemistry?

Every product in beauty contains some type of chemical

Which of the following is TRUE when salt is dissolved into water?

Salt is the solute and water is the solvent

The effects of cosmetics and beauty products are based on which of the following?

How the body reacts to chemicals

What is true of creams, lotions, masks and makeup?

They contain both natural and manufactured ingredients

What accompanies the rapid oxidation of a substance during combustion?

The production of heat and light

What is TRUE of the disposal of many chemicals used in spas?

Most states and counties do not have regulations in place

What did the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) replace?

The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

What does a reducing agent do?

Adds hydrogen to a chemical compound

Guidelines for properly storing strong chemicals include all EXCEPT which of the following?

Never dispose of chemicals in their original containers

A substance that is dissolved in a solution

Which of the following is TRUE of all liquids?

They are either miscible or immiscible

A substance that dissolves a solute and makes a solution

Why is understanding pH important for the beauty professional?

It affects the hair, skin and nails

Why should ammonia never be mixed with bleach?

It creates a potentially deadly gas

When mixing chemicals, one should

Use a measuring device, such as a measuring cup or spoon

Which of the following is TRUE of products that are incompatible?

No two should be stored next to each other

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1
What is an example of a compound molecule?
The oxygen we breathe
Pure nitrogen
The common table salt
The ozone layer
2
Of all the elements known to science today, how many occur naturally on earth?
19
98
18
89
3
SDS are designed for
Use only by managers
Use in an emergency
Everyday use
Use only by new employees
4
Any substance that occupies space and has weight is
Potentially dangerous
A beauty product
A chemical
Matter
5
Why should beauty professionals study and understand chemistry?
Clients often quiz you on this important knowledge
Every product in beauty contains some type of chemical
Chemistry experiments are often a regular practice at salons
It is unrelated to the safe operation of the salon
6
In the uniform order of the SDS, which of the following comes immediately after the first category of "Identification"?
Toxicology Information
First-Aid Measures
Hazard Identification
Disposal Considerations
7
All acids owe their chemical reactivity to
The hydrogen ion
Oxygen
Alkalis
Overexposure
8
Acid-alkali neutralization - acid is mixed with alkali in equal proportions, balancing the pH, forming water and ____
Carbon dioxide
Salt
Nitrogen
Sulfur
9
Which of the following is TRUE when salt is dissolved into water?
Salt and water are both solvents
Water is the solute and salt is the solvant
Salt and water are both solutes
Salt is the solute and water is the solvent
10
The effects of cosmetics and beauty products are based on which of the following?
How pleased you are with the results
How the body reacts to chemicals
How the new styles compare with the old
How friends and family react to a new look
11
What does an oxidizing agent do?
Increases oxygen
Nullifies oxygen
Absorbs oxygen
Releases oxygen
12
Which of the following is TRUE of solutions?
They are immiscible
They are surfactants
They are stable mixtures
They are usually a solid color
13
What were the first surfactants?
Nail polishes
Motor oils
Soaps
Cooking oils
14
What is true of creams, lotions, masks and makeup?
They are chemical only is manufactured in a lab
They never contain chemicals
They contain both natural and manufactured ingredients
They only contain chemicals if they are not made from natural sources
15
What accompanies the rapid oxidation of a substance during combustion?
Neutralization
An endothemeric reaction
An ionization of the substance
The production of heat and light
16
For which of the following purposes would acids most likely be used?
To raise the pH of products
To swell the hair
To soften calloused skin
To exfoliate the skin
17
What is TRUE of the disposal of many chemicals used in spas?
There are no regulations in place anywhere across the US
Most states and counties have regulations in place
There are strict universal regulations in place across the US
Most states and counties do not have regulations in place
18
pH is an abbreviation of
Potential hydrogen
Productively high
Pure hydrochloric acid
Probable H2O
19
What did the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) replace?
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
20
An SDS is formatted into ______ categories
12
10
16
8
21
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
Water evaporating into the air
Ice melting to become water
Liquid nail polishing hardening
Exposed metal to rusting
22
The overexposure principle is used to describe how overexposure determines
Immunity
Safety
Toxicity
Tolerance
23
What does a reducing agent do?
Adds oxygen to a chemical compound
Subtracts nitrogen from a chemical compound
Subtracts hydrogen from a chemical compound
Adds hydrogen to a chemical compound
24
An open freezer that causes the ice to melt is the result of
Ionization
Neutralization
An endothermic reaction
An exothermic reaction
25
Guidelines for properly storing strong chemicals include all EXCEPT which of the following?
Never allow chemicals to sit our
Never haphazardly combine two chemicals
Always lock up chemicals when not in use
Never dispose of chemicals in their original containers
26
What is a solute?
A substance that is dissolved in a solution
A stable mixture of two or more substances
A substance that dissolves a solvent and makes a solution
A liquid not capable of being mixed to form a stable solution
27
_______ are the basic units of matter
Atoms
Neutrons
Protons
Electrons
28
When immiscible liquids are combined, they form
Suspensions
Miscible liquids
Solutions
Stable mixtures
29
The pH scale is used to measure
Overexposure and underexposure
Levels of oxygen
Levels of carbon dioxide
Acidity and alkalinity
30
Which of the following is TRUE of all liquids?
They are either miscible or immiscible
They are both miscible and immiscible
They are miscible
They are immiscible
31
What is a solvent?
A substance that dissolves a solute and makes a solution
A liquid not capable of being mixed to form a stable solution
A stable mixture of two or more substances
A substance dissolved into a solution
32
Why is understanding pH important for the beauty professional?
It is directly related to income potential
It is essential for passing all exams
Employers require it
It affects the hair, skin and nails
33
A ____ is capable of igniting and burning
Mutagen
Combustible
Chemical
Carcinogen
34
How many elements are known to science today?
118
108
18
81
35
Why should ammonia never be mixed with bleach?
It dries out the skin excessively
It creates a potentially deadly gas
They become unpredictable in their use
It discolors instead of lightening the hair
36
When mixing chemicals, one should
Add water to the chemicals, not the other way around
Use a measuring device, such as a measuring cup or spoon
Never use secondary containers, such as spray bottles
Avoid rooms or areas that are well ventilated
37
Which of the following BEST describes a carcinogen?
A substance that causes cancer
A substance made of carbon
A material capable of igniting or burning
A material that is very easy to ignite
38
Everything you can touch and see is matter EXCEPT
Liquids and gases
Chemicals and powders
Light and electricity
Living and once-living bodies
39
How many accepted pictograms are included in all SDS?
16
9
3
6
40
Which of the following is TRUE of products that are incompatible?
They are always considered dangerous
No two should be stored next to each other
They should never be used on clients
They can be safely mixed with proper precautions
41
Which of the following is the simplest form of chemical matter?
A liquid
An element
A chemical
A gas

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