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Ch. 8 Chemistry

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acid balanced shampoos   shampoos that are balanced to the pH of hair and skin  
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acids   solutions that have a pH below 7  
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alkalis   solutions that have a ph above 7  
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atoms   smallest particles of an element that still retain the properties of that element  
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balancing shampoos   designed for hair and scalp conditions  
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bases   also known as alkalis  
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bluing rinses   temporary colors or shampoo products with a blue base used to offset yellow and gray tones in hair.  
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chemical change   change in the chemical composition of a substance by which new substances are formed  
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chemical properties   characteristics that can only be determined with a chemical reaction  
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chemistry   the science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of matter  
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clarifying shampoo   shampoos containing an acidic ingredient that cuts through product buildup  
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color-enhancing shampoos   created by combining surfactant bases with basic dyes  
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compounds   two or more different atoms of different elements united chemically with fixed chemical composition, definite proportions, and distinct properties.  
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conditioners   chemical agents used to deposit protein or moisturizers in the hair  
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deep-conditioning treatments   chemical mixtures of concentrated protein and moisturizers  
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dry/powder shampoo   shampoos that cleanse the hair without water  
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element   the simplest form of matter  
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emulsions   mixtures of two or more immiscible substances united with the aid of a binder or emulsifier  
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inorganic chemistry   chemistry dealing with compounds lacking carbon  
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instant conditioners   conditioners that typically remain on the hair from 1-5 minutes and are rinsed out  
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ion   an atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge  
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ionization   the separating of a substance into ions  
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leave-in conditioners   conditioners and thermal protectors that can be left in the hair without rinsing  
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liquid-dry shampoos   liquid shampoos that evaporate quickly and do not require rinsing  
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matter   any substance that occupies space, has physical and chemical properties and exists in solid, liquid or gas form  
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medicated rinses   rinses formulated to control minor dandruff and scalp conditions  
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medicated shampoo   shampoos containing medical agents for control of dandruff and other scalp conditions  
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moisturizing conditioners   contain humectants to absorb and promote the retention of moisture in the air  
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moisturizing/conditioning shampoos   products formulated to add moisture to dry hair  
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molecules   two or more atoms joined chemically  
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organic chemistry   the study of substances containing carbon  
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organic shampoos   formulated from natural organic ingredients  
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oxidation   chemical reaction that combines an element or compound with oxygen to produce an oxide  
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oxides   compounds of any element combined with oxygen  
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pH (potential hydrogen)   relative degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance  
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pH scale   a measure of the hydrogen ions in acidic and alkaline solutions  
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physical change   change in the form of a substance without the formation of a new substance  
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physical mixture   combination of two or more substances united physically  
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physical properties   characteristics of matter that can be determined without a chemical reaction  
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protein conditioners   products designed to slightly increase hair diameter with a coating action and to replace lost proteins in hair  
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pure substance   matter that has a fixed chemical composition, definite proportions, and district properties  
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redox   contraction for reduction-oxidation  
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reduction   the subtraction of oxygen from, or the addition of hydrogen to a substance  
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rinse   an agent used to cleanse or condition the hair and scalp  
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salts   compounds that are formed by reaction of acids and bases  
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scalp conditioners   cream-based products and ointments used to soften and improve the health of the scalp  
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shampoo   removes dirt, oil, perspiration, and skin debris from the hair and scalp  
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surfactant   a substance that acts as a bridge to allow oil and water to mix or emulsify by reducing surface tension  
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suspensions   formulations in which solid particles are distributed throughout a liquid medium  
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synthetic polymer conditioners   formulated to prevent breakage and correct excessive porosity on badly damaged hair  
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tonic   cosmetic solution that helps stimulate the scalp, helps to correct a scalp condition or is used as a grooming aid  
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