Chp. 12: Basics of Chemistry

The letter symbol for lead is:

The smallest particle of an element that still retains the properties of that element is the:

In creating a solution, the liquid used to dissolve a substance is called the:

Another name for alkalies is:

When two or more atoms are joined together chemically, a(n) ____ is created.

A preparation made by dissolving a solid, liquid, or gaseous susbatnce in another substance is:

Oxidation-reduction reactions, also known as ___, are responsible for the chemical changes created by haircolors, etc.

The head of a surfactant molecule is ___ meaning water loving.

Temporary mixtures of two kinds of matter are:

___ organic compounds are 2 or more elements combined chemically that contain carbon & evaporate very quickly.

Lighting a match is an example of:

When two or more elements combine chemically, they form a new susbtance called:

Pure water with a pH of 7 is considered to be:

Liquids that mix easily are known as:

Organic chemistry is the study of all substances containing:

The separating of a substance into ions is know as:

An alteration of the properties of s substance without the formation of a new substance is a:

The pH of normal hair is:

Sodium chloride is commonly known as:

The formation of a new product by uniting two or more elements is known as:

What is a sweet, colorless, oily substance formed by the decomposition of oils, fats or fatty acids?

A combination of substances that are held together by physical rather than the chemical ties is called:

When a susbtance is combined with oxygen, the substance is ____.

What are substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products?

If a product has a pH of 8.9, it is considered:

Anything that occupies space, has physical and chemical properties, and exists in either a solid liquid or gas is known:

A permanent mixture of 2 or more substances that are united with the aid of a binder (gum) is an:

There are about ___ naturally occuring elements, each with its own distinctive physical and chemical properties.

A molecule is formed by joining two or more ____ chemically.

Substances that cannot be reduced to simpler substances are called:

The tail of a surfactant molecule is ___ meaning oil loving.

The branch of chemistry which deals with susbtances that do not contain carbon is called:

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