Nails Ch. 5 Nail Product Chemistry

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

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

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

What are specialized acrylic monomers that have good adhesion to the natural nail plate and are used to make UV gels?

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

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

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

_____ are a type of acrylic monomer that has very good adhesion to the natural nail plate; liquid/powder systems & 1 UV.

What is the key to becoming a great nail professional?

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

____ allow(s) incompatible surface to be joined, like Scotch Tape.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How large is the breathing zone?

_____ are specialized acrylic monomers that have excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate; used to make wraps.

How long after removing surface moisture does it return?

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

_____ is/are frequently used to remove nail polish and dissolve nail enchancements; it is/ they are highly flammable.

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

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

Which of the following is true about nail enhancements?

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

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

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

____ are like tiny building blocks.

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

Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?

Metal or wooden pushers can result in what?

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

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

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

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

What is the modern-day expression for what Paracelsus learned

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

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

Amino acids are individual molecules, called _________.

Nail Techs need a thorough understanding of chemicals, EXCEPT what?

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

Monomer liquids form ____.

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

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

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.

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

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

____________ can be joined quickly and easily into long chains; important in UV gels; give gels their sticky consistency