NAL 125 Chemistry & Nail Product Chemistry

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

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

Amino acids are individual molecules, called _____.

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

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

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

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

What is the relationship between fumes and vapors?

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

Which of the following is NOT true?

___ are a type of acrylic monomer that has very good adhesion to the natural nail plate and used to make liquid & powder

Which of the following is NOT considered a chemical?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?

How large is the breathing zone?

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

Which of the following is true about nail enhancements?

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

How long after removing surface moisture does it return?

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

What is the key to becoming a great nail professional?

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

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

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 a state of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape.

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

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

Monomer liquids form ____.

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

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

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

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

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

____ are like tiny building blocks.

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

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

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

____ can be joined quickly and easily into long chains and are important ingredients in UV gels and make them sticky.

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

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

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

__are substances that speed up a chemical reaction by making initiators work more efficently or chemical reaction easier

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