Chapter 05 : Nail Product Chemistry

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

Which of the following is true about nail enhancements ?

Nail technicians need a thorough understanding of chemicals for the following reason, EXCEPT what?

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

Monomer liquids form _____.

Which of the following is NOT true ?

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

What does the author say about “roughing up” the nail plate?

Metal or wooden pushers can result in what?

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

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

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

How would you handle a client who is a “problem lifter”?

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following is a good practice when soaking a clients nails in acetone?

Amino acids are individual molecules, called ________.

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

How large is the breathing zone ?

_______ usually result from burning substances, such as candles, incense, cigarettes, and gasoline in a car engine.

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

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

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

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

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

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

_____ can be joined quickly and easily into long chains and are important ingredients in UV gels.

What is the relationship between fumes and vapors ?

Which of the following is NOT considered a chemical?

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

How long after removing surface moisture does it return ?

______ is/are a state of matter consisting of parties that have neither a defined volume nor defined shape.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the key to becoming a great nail professional?

Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid ?

______ are like tiny building blocks.

____ are specialized acrylic monomers that have good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize in minutes

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

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

________ allow(s) incompatible surfaces to be joined, like scotch tape.