Chapter 12: Mindtap Basics of Chemistry

A(n) _________ is a substance that dissolves another substance to form a solution.

A water-in-oil emulsion:

Volatile organic compounds contain ___________ and evaporate very easily.

Matter does NOT exist in which form?

Two or more immiscible substances combine with a special binding ingredient to create a(n):

A(n) __________ is a chemical combination of two or more atoms in definite (fixed) proportions.

Which of the following, also called a base, is a compound that reacts with acids to form salts?

Ointments, pastes, and pomades are:

Protons are subatomic particles with which type of charge?

A chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements in definite proportions is a(n):

A substance's state of matter depends on its:

An ion with a positive electrical charge is called a(n):

The study of substances that contain carbon is called __________ chemistry.

Which statement about surfactant molecules is correct?

Which of the following is an example of a chemical property?

Only products that contain _________ can have a pH.

The _________ is substance that is dissolved into a solution.

A reducing agent is substance that adds ___________ to a chemical compound or subtracts oxygen from the compound.

A(n) _________ is the basic unit of matter.

Which of the following is a colorless gas with a pungent odor composed of hydrogen and nitrogen?

Nail polish is an example of a(n):

An atom or molecule that carries any electrical charge is called a(n):

Substances lacking the element _______ are classified as inorganic.

A(n)__________ is an alkaline substance used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of hair products.

An elemental molecule is a molecule containing:

A(n) ___________ releases a significant amount of heat.

Rubbing alcohol and hair spray are examples of:

Which of the following is NOT a physical mixture?

The simplest form of chemical matter is a(n):

Characteristics of matter that do not involve chemically changing a substance are called ____________ properties.

When stored under ideal conditions, a properly formulated emulsion can be stable for up to:

A(n)__________ is an unstable physical mixture of undissolved particles in a liquid.

The rapid oxidation of a substance, accompanied by the production of heat and light, is called:

Any substances that occupies space and has mass (weight) is considered:

If two liquids are mutually soluble, they are considered:

A chemical combination of matter in definite (fixed) proportions is called a(n):

When acids and alkalis are mixed together in equal proportions, they form:

Sodium hydroxide, commonly known as ________, is a very strong alkali used in chemical hair relaxers etc.

A_________ is a substance that allows oil and water to mix, or emulsify.

Pure water has a pH of:

Which of the following is an oily substance used as moisturizer in skin and body creams?

A stable physical mixture of two or more substances is a(n):

Which of the following is a special type of oil used in water-resistant lubricants for the skin?

When a substance undergoes a _______ change, a new substance with different properties is created.

There are _______ naturally occurring elements.

Stem is an example of a:

An oxidizing agent:

In an oxidation-reduction reaction:

The term pH represents the quantity of ________ ions.

A ________ is a physical combination of matter in any proportions.