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Milady Nails Chapter 5 Nail Chemistry
Milady Nails Chapter 5 Nail Chemistry
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1
________ are like tiny building blocks.
Atoms
Acetones
Molecules
Chemicals
2
_____ allow(s) incompatible surfaces to be joined, like scotch tape.
adhesion
acetone
Primer
adhesive
3
Over-filing can lead to many problems. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
poor adhesion
free-edge chipping
free-edge product separation
lifting
4
How would you handle a client who is a "problem lifter"
use a higher quality adhesive
dehydrate one hand at a time
rough up the nail before applying enhancements
waiting longer between appointments
5
Which of the following is NOT true?
Repeated skin contact with primers can lead to allergic reaction
Nail primers are especially useful if a client has oily nail plates
Nail primers etch the nail
You should use safety glasses when handling corrosive primers
6
A(n) ___________ is also known as a base coat.
acetone
adhesive
primer
adhesion
7
Specialized acrylic monomers that quickly polymerize with the addition of alcohol
ABS
Cyanoacrylates
Photoinitiators
Overlay
8
Paracelsus was a famous sixteenth-century physician who discussed what?
chemicals
poisons and toxins
catalysts
adhesions
9
It is important to educate your client for all the following reasons, EXCEPT?
it boost your credibility
it makes your job eaiser
it helps increase sales
it empowers your client in his/her own chemical abilities
10
In addition to providing nail service, what else should nail techs do?
Schedule clients next appt
Discuss referrals
Ask about upgrading appt
Sell nail care products
11
what does the author say about roughing up the nail plate ?
nail dehydrator will do the same thing
its good practice
it helps remove dead skin
something is wrong if you need to rough up the nail plate
12
A type of acrylic monomer that has very good adhesion, quickly polymerizes, and are used in UV gel....
Methacrylates
Cyanocrylates
Acrylates
Monomerates
13
How large is the breathing zone?
2-foot space
3-foot space
4-foot space
1-foot space
14
Soaking nails in water or acetone will temporarily soften the nail plate for how long?
45 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
15
What is the MOST likely cause for the nail plate to separate from the nail bed?
use of catalysts
overuse of acrylics
over-filing
allergic reaction to nail enhancements products
16
How long after removing surface moisture does it return?
30 min
10 min
20 min
40 min
17
All of he following EXCEPT _________can contaminate a surface and block adhesion.
soil
isobutyl alcohol
wax
oil
18
What is a lesson to take away when it comes to primers?
make sure to file the nail quite a bit in order to help primers work best
make sure to fully saturate the nail plate with primer
use primer sparingly
primers can be used to cover up nail plate prep that may have been rushed.
19
What is the relationship between fumes and vapors?
fumes are a blend of soot-like particles mixed with vapors
Vapors have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape
fumes don't have a defined volume, or shape
vapors are a blend of soot-like particles mixed with fumes
20
__ can be joined quickly & easily into long chains & are important ingredients in UV gels & are what make gels sticky.
Polymers
Monomers
Catalysts
Oligomers
21
____ are specialized acrylic monomers used to create UV gels
Acrylates
Methacrylates
Cyanoacrylates
Monomercites
22
What is NOT a possible combination that can be made with a rearrangement of chemicals ?
Acetone can be changed into water or oxygen
Petroleum oil can be chemically converted into vitamin A
Paper can be made into sugar
Lead can be changed to gold
23
Frequently used to remove nail polish and dissolve nail enhancements; highly flammable and must be used with caution:
acrylics
adhesions
polymers
acetone
24
____ is/are a state of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape.
Gas
Fumes
Smoke
Vapors
25
______ is a chemical that causes two surfaces to stick together.
adhesive
acetone
primer
adhesion
26
What can nail techs use to filter out MOST of the dust from their breathing air?
open windows
fans
dust masks
proper ventilation
27
Nail Techs need a thorough understanding of chemicals, EXCEPT what?
You are less likely to be fooled by improper advertising
Deeper understanding of professional products
Problem solving skills
Experimentation of new methods
28
A____ is an ingredient used to keep nail enhancement products flexible.
simple polymer chain
cross-linker
plasticizer
UV stabilizer
29
A ___ is the result of a long chain of monomers that are attached from head to tail.
simple polymer chain
cross-linker
UV stabilizer
plasticizer
30
Which of the following is NOT dangerous to keep near acetone?
water
open flames
excessive heat
sparks
31
What can nail technicians use to temporarily remove surface moisture from the nail plate?
adhesives
filing
dehydrator
primer
32
____ is prolonged, repeated, or long-term exposure that can cause sensitivity.
toxicity
overexposure
full exposure
contamination
33
Monomer liquids form ____.
Vapors
Confetti
Smoke
Fumes
34
Which of the following is NOT one of the basic types of primers?
Acid-free
Full-acid
Acid-based
Nonacid
35
Usually results from burning substances such as candles incense, cigs, gasoline in a car engine
Fumes
Smoke
Vapor
Gas
36
Long chains of molecules, called ____, can be liquid, but they are usually solid.
catalysts
oligomers
polymers
monomers
37
How would you protect the breathing zone in accordance to OSHA.
proper ventilation
open windows
fans
dust mask
38
___ is/are formed when liquids evaporate into the air.
gas
fumes
vapors
smoke
39
Which of the following is true about nail enhancements?
product removal is the most damaging service that can be done
if done correctly, complete removal of nail enhancements should not damage
Nail enhancements should be taken off 4 times a year
When nail enhancements are removed, any damage seen is likely from primer
40
Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?
Acid Free
full acid
Acid-based
Nonacid
41
Which of the following is the only good practice technique when dealing with nail enhancements?
"rough up" a clients nail to help nail enhancement stick
use downward pressure when filing
use a medium/fine grit abrasive
use a heavy-grit abrasive
42
Which of the following is a good practice when soaking a client's nails in acetone?
prepare for the next step of the client's service
give the client a dust mask
bring a fan next to the client
place a terry cloth over the container
43
_____ are substances that speed up a chemical reaction by making initiators work more efficently.
polymers
monomers
oligomers
catalysts
44
Which of the following is NOT considered a chemical?
Vitamins
Phones
Food
Electricity
45
Amino acids are individual molecules, called _________.
monomers
catalysts
oligomers
polymers
46
A force of nature that makes two surfaces stick together.
Division
Subtraction
Attraction
Adhesion
47
What is the modern day expression for what Paracelsus learned?
Chemical reaction
UV Stabilizer
Thermal initiator
Overexposure principle
48
_________ gets rid of the bacteria and fungi that cause fingernail infections.
Dusting
Scrubbing
Disinfecting
Sterilizing
49
What is the key to becoming a great nail professional?
customer service
listening to constructive criticism
continued professional development
chemical knowledge
50
When is the best time to make recommendation to a client?
in the middle of the appointment
as a follow up the day after the appointment
at the end of the appointment
at the beginning of the appointment
51
Metal or wooden pushers can result in what?
polymerization
lifting
pitting
curing
52
A monomer that joins different polymer chains together is:
a methacrylate
a methyl methacrylate monomer
a cross-linker
an oligomer