Nail Product Chemistry

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

Which of the following is NOT considered a chemical?

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

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

__________are a type of acrylic monomer that has very good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in minutes

What is the relationship between fumes and vapors?

How would you handle a client who is a "problem lifter"?

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

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

Soaking nails in water or acetone will temporarily soften the nail plate for how long?

How long after removing surface moisture does it return?

Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?

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

What is the key to becoming a great nail professional?

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

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

____________ is/are frequently used to remove nail polish and dissolve nail enhancements

It is important to educate your client for all the following reasons, EXCEPT what?

__________ are specialized acrylic monomers that have good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize in minutes

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

Monomer liquids form _____________.

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

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

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

___________ gets rid of the bacteria and fungi that cause fingernail infections.

Which of the following is the only good practice technique when dealing with nail enhancements?

Amino acids are individual molecules, called __________.

_________________ are like tiny building blocks.

Metal or wooden pushers can result in what?

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

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

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

Paracelsus was a famous sixteenth-century physician who discussed what?

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

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

Which of the following is NOT true?

_____ are substances that speed up a chemical reaction by making initiators work more efficiently

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

_______are specialized acrylic monomers that have excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize in seconds

Over-filing can lead to many problems. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

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

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

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

Which of the following is true about nail enhancements?

what can be joined into long chains and gives the gels their sticky consistency?

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

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

How large is the breathing zone?

Nail technicians need a thorough understanding of chemicals for the following reasons, EXCEPT what?

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

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

__________ usually result(s) from burning substances, such as candles, incense, cigarettes, and gasoline in a car engine

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