Nails- Chemistry Exam

What nail product ingredient functions to form a continuous film on the nail plate to hold the product together?

Monomer molecules that undergo a chemical reaction that links them end-to-end, forming long chains create simple:

All matter that is not alive, has never been alive & does not contain carbon, such as rocks, water and minerals is:

What is formed when two or more immiscible substances are united with the help of a binder?

A photo initiator absorbs what type of energy to begin the polymerization process during a nail service?

Which of the following terms is a chemically reactive ingredient used primarily in UV light-cured nail products?

A group of two or more atoms held together by a chemical bond is a(n):

A clear, highly flammable liquid solvent used in both nail polish removers and nail enhancement removers is:

What is applied over the fabric in a nail wrap system to strengthen the nail plate?

Soot-type particles that diffuse in the air with vapors as a result of combustion or something burning are known as:

Electrons have which type of electrical charge?

All matter that is now living or was alive at one time, with carbon present, falls within the special division of:

Which of the following nail product additives can add color or special effects like glitter into the nail coating?

What is the smallest complete unit of an element?

When the substances of two or more molecules interact and undergo a chemical change, this process is known as a:

A nail professional is performing a nail wrap service. What would they use to speed up the curing process of the resin?

Water freezing and becoming ice is an example of what type of change in matter?

Matter with definite weight but indefinite volume and shape is called a(n):

The three main parts of an atom are protons, neutrons and:

A nail product additive that prevents a product from polymerizing, or curing, too soon is referred to as a(n):

A function of a nail dispersant is to:

What nail product is created by adding plasticizers and various amounts of monomer to a hard gel?

Densely packed cross-linking monomers in a hard gel prevent product remover from penetrating, so it cannot be:

What is the gaseous state of certain liquids or solids formed when a liquid evaporates into the air?

Matter with definite weight and volume but no definite shape is called a(n):

Why is a fingernail considered a solid form of matter?

Which of the following nail enhancement systems is primarily composed of oligomers?

A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called a(n):

Which of the following examples describes polymerization in relation to the nail industry.

A solid is defined as:

What is a physical mixture of two or more kinds of substances that don't separate when left standing?

Pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances are called:

What compound starts the chemical reaction necessary to begin the curing process of a nail product?

A function of a plasticizer additive in a nail product is to:

A nail product ingredient known as a monomer is used to:

What nail product ingredient ensures all ingredients blend to create a uniform, compatible mixture?

Which item is converted into polymers when they come into contact with an initiator and the proper energy source?

Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulfur form what protein found in nails, hair and skin?

What small, single molecule may be chemically bonded to other molecules to form an oligomer or polymer?

Protons have which type of electrical charge?

A substance that controls the speed at which a chemical reaction occurs is a(n):

Catalysts are found in liquid monomers to:

Most nail wrap systems contain the three key products of resin, catalyst and a(n).

Which of the following examples describes a chemical change in matter?

A dip powder nail enhancement system combines powder polymer and which of the following items?

A substance formed by two or more different type of elements united chemically is a(n):

Neutrons have which type of electrical charge?

Ethyl methacrylate is used as the primary ingredient in:

A gluelike product that creates a bond between incompatible surfaces such as the nail plate and nail tip is a(n):

The term used to identify anything that occupies space and has weight is called:

What is a type of initiator that is activated by heat energy to start the chemical reaction of polymerization?

Two or more substances physically combined is known as a(n):

The scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes affecting matter is known as:

Primers, or priming agents, are used when applying nail enhancement products to help:

Which of the following items has definite weight and volume but no definite shape?

Powder polymers may contain pigments to:

What process occurs when a monomer/oligomer molecule link with other monomer/oligomer molecules to form polymer chains?