Chapter FO6: Chemistry and Chemical Safety

Question 1

Acid-alkali neutralization reactions occur when an acid is mixed w/ alkali in equal parts, balancing pH, forming water &

Accepted Answer

a salt

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE of creams, lotions, masks, and makeup?

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they contain chemicals whether they come from lab or from a natural source

Question 3

Why is Maggie MOST LIKELY confident she&#x27;ll be aware of any hazards with products she works with and sells?

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because the products are registered with the EPA

Question 4

Why should beauty pros study and have a thorough understanding of chemistry?

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because every product used in beauty industry contains some chemical

Question 5

Which of the following were the first surfactants?

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soaps

Question 6

What does a reducing agent do?

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adds hydrogen to a chemical compound

Question 7

When mixing chemicals, one should ______.

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

Question 8

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

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salt is the solute and water is the solvent

Question 9

What did the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) replace?

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the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Question 10

______ are the basic units of matter.

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atoms

Question 11

How many elements are known to science today?

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118

Question 12

Chloe is making a scented mist for after service. Which of the following is TRUE of the lavender drops mixed into water?

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they are solutes

Question 13

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

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never dispose of chemicals in their original containers

Question 14

Harriet&#x27;s client requested a solution neutral to their skin. Which of the following should Harriet be using on client?

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a pH of 5

Question 15

SDS are designed for:

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usei n an emergency

Question 16

Which of the following BEST describes a carcinogen?

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a substance that causes cancer

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE today of the disposal of many chemicals used in salons, spas, or barbershops?

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msot states and counties do not have regulations in place

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE of all liquids?

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they are either miscible or immiscible

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

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exposed metal rusting

Question 20

What is a solvent?

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a substance that dissolves a solute and makes a solution

Question 21

Celia has asked there be no known mutagens in her treatments. Which is MOST LIKELY the reason she made this request?

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she has a weakened immune system; afraid it might cause cancer

Question 22

A ______ is capable of igniting and burning.

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combustible

Question 23

Genevieve is contacted by a sales rep of massage oils. He says they are chemical free. What

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there is no such thing as a chemical free product; do not trust this man

Question 24

Why should ammonia never be mixed with bleach?

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it creates a potentially deadly gas

Question 25

In the uniform order of the SDS, which of the following comes immediately after the first category "Identification"?

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Hazard Identification

Question 26

Terry has skin allergies/difficulty breathing after repeated use of a product. Which of the following BEST explains this

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the overexposure principle

Question 27

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

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no two should be stored next to each other

Question 28

Of all the elements known to science today, how many occur naturally on Earth?

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98

Question 29

An SDS is formatted into ______ categories.

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16

Question 30

Franco&#x27;s working on lotions/creams that warm up in the containers when mixed with activators. Franco is relying on what?

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exothermic reactions

Question 31

The overexposure principle is used to describe how overexposure determines ______.

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toxicity

Question 32

Any substance that occupies space and has weight is ______.

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matter

Question 33

Everything you can touch and everything you can see is matter EXCEPT

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light and electricity

Question 34

Henry&#x27;s duties include mixing chemicals. When mixing chemicals, Henry should avoid all of the following EXCEPT:

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well-ventilated areas

Question 35

Linda&#x27;s boss said use caution unloading supply truck. "Some products are incompatible. Be careful." What should she do?

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store them away from each other

Question 36

When immiscible liquids are combined, they form _______.

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suspensions

Question 37

Niles tells you the massage oils being used on clients are starting to give rashes and sneezing fits. What has happened?

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the overexposure principle

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of a compound molecule?

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common table salt

Question 39

pH is an abbreviation of _____.

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potential hydrogen

Question 40

Daria is creating products/mixtures. Her boss insisted that each have measurable pH. What must be included in all mixes?

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water

Question 41

Darren just opened his high-end business. Customer asks if retail products are chemical free. What should he say?

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No because there is no such thing as a chemical-free product

Question 42

Marcus & Amanda are arguing over if air is a pure substance. Marcus says it is, Amanda says it isn&#x27;t. Who&#x27;s right, why?

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Amanda is right because air contains many substances, can&#x27;t be pure

Question 43

Abner is opening a beauty business. He knows his basic course in chemistry will help run his business better because __.

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every product he uses in salon contains some type of chemical

Question 44

Gina is a know it all. "My goodness Grace, you better be using the first surfactant regularly." What is she saying?

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"Wash your hands."

Question 45

If you were to leave the freezer open all night, the ice will melt. This is a result of ______.

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an endothermic reaction

Question 46

What accompanies the rapid oxidation of a substance during combustion?

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the production of heat and light

Question 47

Which of the following is TRUE of solutions?

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they are stable mixtures

Question 48

All acids owe their chemical reactivity to _____.

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the hydrogen ion

Question 49

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

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How the body reacts to chemicals

Question 50

How many accepted pictograms are included in all SDS?

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9

Question 51

You ask Daryl to mix solutes w/ solvents to make solutions. Few hours later, He says they "won&#x27;t mix." Tell him to what?

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add an emulsifier in order to create stable blend

Question 52

John, business owner, is buying ice. Employee left the freezer open, ice melted to water. Melting of ice is what?

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physical change

Question 53

Why is understanding pH important for the beauty and wellness professional?

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it affects the hair, skin, and nails

Question 54

Shawna has sensitive, dry, irritable, dehydrated skin. What do you advise Shawna to do during your 1st consultation?

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she should use products that are slightly alkaline

Question 55

Thomas, business owner, insists that there is an SDS available for every chemical used. Why is he so strict about this?

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because it is a requirement of OSHA

Question 56

Javier is making a soothing oil to use on clients. The mixture&#x27;s contents separate after 5 minutes. What is the problem?

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the contents are immiscible

Question 57

What does an oxidizing agent do?

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releases oxygen

Question 58

You&#x27;re an instructor. Theresa-why it is important for beauty pros to thoroughly understand chemistry. What do you say?

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w/o knowledge of chemistry, won&#x27;t be able to use professional stuff safely

Question 59

For which of the following purposes would acids most likely be used?

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to exfoliate the skin

Question 60

Jen is using a soothing oil. Mixture left to sit, separates after 5 minutes. What can she add to mix to fix problem?

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an emulsifier

Question 61

What is a solute?

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a substance that is dissolved in a solution

Question 62

The pH scale is used to measure ______.

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acidity and alkalinity

Question 63

Which of the following is the simplest form of chemical matter?

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an element

Chapter FO6: Chemistry and Chemical Safety

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Chapter FO6: Chemistry and Chemical Safety

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