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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| also known as arch; the area of the nail that has all of the strength | apex |
| also known as polymerization reaction; process that joins together monomers to create very long polymer chains | chain reaction |
| substance that starts the chain reaction that leads to the creation of very long polymer chains | initiators |
| one unit called a molecule | monomer |
| chemical liquid mixed with polymer powder to form the sculptured nail enhancement | monomer liquid |
| enhancements created by combining monomer liquid and polymer powder | monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements |
| the actual underside of the nail extensions | nail extension underside |
| nail enhancement products that have little odor | odorless monomer liquid and polymer powder products |
| substance formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) into very long chain-like structures | polymer |
| also known as curing or hardening; chemical reaction that creates polymers | polymerization |
| powder in white, clear, pink, and many other colors that comnined wih monomer liquid to form the nail enhancement | polymer powder |
| where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge | stress ares |
| the initator added to polymer powder is | benzoyl peroxide |
| when applying nail primer, the brush should hold enough product to treat how many nails? | two or three |
| what type of primers are most often used today | acid-free and nonacid primers |
| a ______ is a bead created using one-and-a-half times more liquid than powder | medium bead |
| the term ____ refers to an entire family of thousands of different substances, all of which share important, closely related features | acrylic |
| polymer powder is available | in many colors |
| a properly-worn dust mask will protect you from | dust only |
| a _____ is a bead created using equal amounts of liquid and powder | dry bead |
| a _____ isa bead created using twice as much liquid as powder | wet bead |
| which of abrasive would be most appropriate for final buffing | 360 grit |
| nail extension undersides should | match in length from nail to nail |
| odorless products must generally be used with a _____ mix ratio | dry |
| acrylic nail enchancemenrts are created by combining monomer liquid with | polymer powder |
| the type of glove recommened for nail salon services is | nitrile polymer |
| after a service, what should you do ith used monomer liquid that has been removed from the original container | pour it into a paper towel |
| what is placed under the free edge and is used to extend the nail enhancements beyond the fingertip for additional length | nail form |
| the area where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge is called the | stress area |
| the area on the side of the nail plate that grows free of its attachement to the nail fold is called the | sidewall |
| polymerization is also known as | hardening |