Salon Fundamentals Esthetics Chapter 7: Chemistry

Question 1

What is the liquid part of a solution called?

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solvent

Question 2

All of the following statements are true about carbohydrates EXCEPT:

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they contain carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen in a chain

Question 3

Which of the following means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction?

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hypoallergenic

Question 4

A simple unit of a carbohydrate is called a:

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saccharide

Question 5

What cosmetic ingredient is used to keep products firm, yet soft and easy to apply?

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fatty acids

Question 6

Ingredients that are designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin:

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enzymes

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a major biochemical compound group in the body?

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leukocytes

Question 8

Thousands of amino acids connected together lengthwise are known as a:

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polypeptide chain

Question 9

All of the following statements are true about physical changes EXCEPT:

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new substance with a different material composition is made

Question 10

The following allow for the suspension of small particle solids in a base to prevent settling:

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thickeners

Question 11

These products are anhydrous substances that have the thick and heavy texture of a paste:

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ointments

Question 12

The ability to do work to accomplish change is called:

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energy

Question 13

All of the following statements are true about the pH scale EXCEPT:

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acids have a value on the pH scale from zero to 4

Question 14

Which are vegetable, mineral, or pigment dyes that are added to enhance product appearance?

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coloring agents

Question 15

This type of atom is not missing any electrons in its outermost orbit shell:

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stable atom

Question 16

The center of the atom is known as the:

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nucleus

Question 17

Healthy skin maintains an acidic pH balance of:

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4.5 to 5.5

Question 18

The smallest particle of a compound, it contains all of the properties of that compound:

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molecule

Question 19

What form of matter has definite weight, volume, and shape?

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solid

Question 20

Which common product is an emulsion used to provide emolliency and moisture to the skin?

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lotion

Question 21

Which of the following contain very few minerals?

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soft water

Question 22

If a carboxyl group is located on the second carbon atom of the chain, it is considered a(n):

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beta hydroxy acid

Question 23

Which part of the atom has a negative electrical charge?

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electron

Question 24

Ingredients used to prevent inflammation and damage due to free radicals are called:

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antioxidants

Question 25

The chemical behavior of an atom relies mostly on the:

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number of electrons in the outermost shell

Question 26

The term that describes when a solute will no longer dissolve evenly in the solvent is the:

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saturation point

Question 27

Anything that occupies space is defined as:

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matter

Question 28

Which of the following numbers on the pH scale represents an acidic pH?

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4

Question 29

This ingredient (considered a drug by the FDA) works by blocking or absorbing UV radiation:

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sunscreen

Question 30

Which of the following ingredients deliver a variety of benefits to the skin?

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vitamins

Question 31

Which ingredients are used to thicken cosmetics, as well as provide moisture?

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fatty alcohols

Question 32

There are this many naturally occurring elements:

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92

Question 33

This describes an ingredient that's likely to clog the pores and contribute to pimples:

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comedogenic

Question 34

the following statement is NOT true about fragrances:

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fragrance ingredients are usually all listed individually

Question 35

Sebum, sweat, lipids, minerals, and moisture combine to form a protective barrier called the:

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acid mantle

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT an example of lipids?

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liquids

Question 37

All of the following statements about lighteners are true EXCEPT:

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They are used in high concentrations

Question 38

Which deliver anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-irritant and antioxidant benefits?

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botanicals

Question 39

The process of a solid or gas changing states without becoming a liquid:

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sublimation

Question 40

Solvents that mix together easily are called:

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miscible

Question 41

Which of the following is usually the first ingredient found in most skin care products?

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water

Question 42

Which of the following is the term used to describe a base?

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alkaline

Question 43

Units of matter that can't be broken down to simpler substances by any chemical reaction are:

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elements

Question 44

What is the pH of distilled water?

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7

Question 45

Which of the following examples of silicone makes a product feel soft, especially sunscreens?

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dimethicone copolyol

Question 46

which statement about alpha hydroxy acids is NOT true?

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they're used to slow down the natural exfoliation process

Question 47

Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect are called:

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active ingredients

Question 48

Products packaged under pressure and blended with a gas inside a container are called:

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aerosols

Question 49

Which have the ability to bind organic and inorganic matter to water?

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surfactants

Question 50

Which of the following are positively charged and release a hydrogen ion?

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acids

Question 51

Groups of monomers that bond together are called:

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polymers

Question 52

This tells you how many protons are in a single atom of an element on the periodic table:

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atomic number

Question 53

The even dispersion of a solid substance in a liquid base is called a:

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suspension

Question 54

The molecular weight of each element is determined by the:

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protons and neutrons

Question 55

Emollients in products are generally found in concentrations ranging between:

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2 to 10%

Question 56

All of the following statements about solutions are true EXCEPT:

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the solid part is called the solvent

Salon Fundamentals Esthetics Chapter 7: Chemistry

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Salon Fundamentals Esthetics Chapter 7: Chemistry

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