Chp. 5 Nail Product Chemistry

It is important to educate your client for all of the following EXCEPT:

Which primer contains methacrylic acid?

_____ are like tiny building blocks.

_____ are specialized acrylic monomers that polymerize in seconds; used to make wraps and nail adhesives.

A _____ is a monomer that joins different polymer chains together.

_____ allow(s) incompatible surfaces to be joined, like Scotch tape.

Which is the LEAST likely reason that a client has retention issues?

A _____ is an ingredient that controls color stability and prevents sunlight from causing fading or discoloration

A _____ is the result of a long chain of monomers that are attached from head to toe.

_____ are a type of acrylic monomer that polymerizes in minutes; makes liquid/powder systems and 1 UV gel

How large is the breathing zone?

Which of the following is NOT a possible combination that can be made with a rearrangement of chemicals?

Nail techs need a thorough understanding of chemicals for the following reasons, EXCEPT:

Paracelsus was a famous 16th century physician who discussed:

_____ is/are formed when liquids evaporate into the air.

Soaking nails in water/acetone will temporarily soften the nail plate for:

Which of the following is NOT dangerous to keep near acetone?

Which of the following could lead to eye damage in the nail salon?

Metal/wooden pushers can result in:

A _____ is an ingredient used to keep nail enhancement products flexible.

Which of the following is NOT considered a chemical?

What can nail techs use to filter out MOST of the dust from their breathing air?

_____ gets rid of bacteria and fungi that cause fingernail infections.

In addition to providing the nail service, what else should nail techs do?

What can nail techs use to temporarily remove surface moisture from the nail plate?

A(n) _____ is also known as a base coat.

Long chains of molecules, called _____ can be liquid but are usually solid.

What is the relationship between fumes and vapors?

_____ is/are a state of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape.

What is a lesson to take away when it comes to primers?

_____ speeds up chemical reactions by making initiators work more efficiently.

_____ is/are frequently used to remove nail polish and dissolve nail enhancements; highly flammable

When is the best time to make a recommendation to a client?

What is the modern-day expression for what Paracelsus learned?

What is the key to becoming a great nail professional?

Which of the following is true about nail enhancements?

_____ can be joined quickly and easily into long chains.

Which of the following is the only good practice:

_____ is a force of nature that makes two surfaces stick together.

How would you handle a "problem lifter"?

What does the book author say about "roughing up" the nail plate?

_____ is prolonged, repeated, or long-term exposure that can cause sensitivity.

Which of the following is NOT true?

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic types of primers?

Monomer liquids form _____.

How long after removing surface moisture does it return?

_____ are specialized acrylic monomers that polymerize in minutes; used to make UV gels

Which of the following is a good practice when soaking a client's nails in acetone?

What is MOST important to know as a nail tech about using natural products in skin care?

What is the MOST likely cause for the nail plate to separate from the nail bed?

How would you protect the breathing zone in accordance to OSHA?

Amino acids are individual molecules, called _____.

_____ usually result(s) from burning substances (candles, incense, cigarettes, gas in a car engine).

Over-filing can lead to many problems EXCEPT:

_____ is a chemical that causes two surfaces to stick together.

All of the following EXCEPT _____ can contaminate a surface and block adhesion.