Hair Products & Chemistry

Which type of blended mixture is characterized by particles that settle to the bottom when left standing?

Which of the following is the best example of a suspension?

The term 'miscible' is used to describe substances with what property?

What term describes liquids that are not able to be mixed?

Which of the following pairs of liquids is an example of immiscible substances?

What does the term 'surfactant' stand for?

What is the primary function of surfactants in cosmetic formulations?

The term 'hydrophilic' refers to a substance that:

What does the term 'lipophilic' describe?

What type of change occurs when using a hair press?

What type of change occurs when hair is permanently colored and then styled with a wet set?

What type of change is represented when a product's appearance changes without forming a new substance?

What type of change takes place when a new substance is formed through alteration of its chemical composition?

What type of change is the conversion of water from liquid to solid or gas?

Permanent hair color is an example of what kind of change?

In an 'oil-in-water' emulsion, how does the ratio of oil to water typically appear?

In a 'water-in-oil' emulsion, what is the typical ratio of oil to water?

What ingredient is often used as a substitute for ammonia to raise the pH of hair products while reducing unpleasant odors?

Which substance is known as the universal solvent?

Water, acetone, and alcohol are examples of what in the salon environment?

What is formed when two or more substances combine in such a way that the particles dissolve and remain dissolved?

What is the scientific study of matter that is living or was once living called?

What type of hairpiece is produced by machine?

Which of the following is a common example of colloids found in the salon?

What type of mixture is created when it contains larger particles than those found in a solution?

When shaking a bottle and observing some of the contents settling, what type of substance is likely present?

Which of the following is a common emulsion used in the salon and spa industry?

What is a face cream a good example of?

What reducing agent is commonly found in salons?

Why are antioxidants included in cosmetic formulations?

What chemical element distinguishes organic from inorganic compounds?

What is a simple way to detect the presence of carbon in a substance?

What is the study of matter that is alive or was once alive?

What field of study focuses on matter that is not alive and has never been alive?

Which branch of science studies matter containing carbon?

What effect does applying a base to hair have?

Which of the following is another term for alkaline?

Which term is commonly used as an alternative for a 'base' product?

What is another term used to describe an alkali?

How is NaCl (table salt) formed?

What common compound is formed by the reaction of an acid and a base?

When matter changes its state, such as water turning into steam, what kind of change is occurring?

What type of change happens when the matter of a substance is altered to form a new substance?

Which of the following electrical devices should not be used on a client who is pregnant?

What kind of change occurs when matter is altered, and it produces a totally new substance?

What type of change takes place when matter changes its appearance, but not its composition (e.g., water into ice)?

Which of the following is not a form of high frequency current?

When used in skincare, what effect does high frequency typically produce?

Due to its germicidal properties, high frequency treatment is beneficial for:

How long should a high frequency treatment last on the face?