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Esthetics chemistry

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The type of chemistry that deals with matter that was never living and does not contain carbon is called: a. Biochemistry b. Active chemistry c. Organic chemistry d. Inorganic chemistry D. Inorganic chemistry
Anything that occupies space is called: a. Matter b. Energy c. Chemistry d. Combustion a. Matter
All of the following statements are true about liquids except: a. They have definite shape b. They have definite weight c. They have definite volume d. They take the shape of the container in which they are poured a. They have definite shape
Matter with a definite weight, but indefinite volume and shape are: a. Solids b. Gases c. Liquids d. Compounds c. Liquids
A change in a substance that creates a new substance with a different material characteristics from those of the original substance is a: a. Phase change b. Physical change c. Chemical change d. Chemical structure c. Chemical change
All of the following statements are true about physical change except: a. Chemical structure does not change b. Changes always involve either the gain or loss of energy c. A new substance possessing different material composition is created c. A new substance possesses different material composition is created
The unifying concept used to organize elements and their similarities is called the: a. Periodic law b. Free electron c. Atomic number d. Molecular weight a. Periodic law
All of the following statements about the Periodic table are true except: a. There are 92 elements b. The atomic number is the basis for organization c. Mandeleev and Meyer found ways of arranging elements d. The unifying concept used to organize elements d. The unifying concept used to organize elements is called scientific shorthand
Which of the following is the most abundant element in the earth's crust? a. Carbon b. Oxygen c. Nitrogen d. Hydrogen b. Oxygen
Which of the following have a positive electrical charge and identify the Atom? a. Ions b. Protons c. Neutrons d. Electrons b. Protons
The molecular weight of each element is determined by the: a. Protons b. Protons and neutrons c. Protons and electrons d. Neutrons and electrons b. Protons and neutrons
Which of the following items have a negative electrical charge? a. Protons b. Neutrons c. Electrons d. Elements c. Electrons
Which of the following is created by chemically uniting two different elements? a. Atom b. Element c. Molecule d. Compound d. Compound
All of the following statements about compounds are true except: a. Held together by chemical bonds b. Lack unique chemical and physical characteristics c. Formed by the union of individual elements d. More than 4 million have been identified b. Lack unique chemical and physical characteristics
Which of the following is a process in which a substance gains in electronic and oxygen is released? a. Oxidation b. Reduction c. Ionic bonding d. Covalent bonding b. Reduction
The branch of science that deals with the chemicals related to life processes and their reaction within the body is called: a. Anatomy b. Biochemistry c. Organic chemistry d. Inorganic chemistry b. Biochemistry
Which of the following are materials that dissolve in break down large molecules into smaller ones? a. Lipids b. Proteins c. Enzymes d. Amino acids c. Enzymes
All of the following statements about amino acids are true except: a. There are 22 common amino acids b. They join together in change to form proteins c. They dissolve in break down large molecules d. They consist of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen c. They dissolve and break down large molecules
All of the following statements about carbohydrates are true except: a. They play a key role in metabolism b. They are used by the body to store energy c. They are used to construct and renew the body d. Glucose is the most important carbohydrate for prov c. They are used to construct in renew the body
A simple unit of a carbohydrate is called a: a. Saccharide b. Disaccharide c. Polysaccharide d. Monosaccharide a. Saccharide
Which of the following is the term used to describe a base? a. Acid b. Alkaline c. Hydrogen d. Logarithmic b. Alkaline
Which of the following is the average pH range of the skin? a. 2.5 to 3.5 b. 4.5 to 5.5 c. 6.5 to 7.5 d. 8.5 to 9.5 b. 4.5 to 5.5
A mixture of sebum and sweat combined with lipids, minerals and moisture to form a protective barrier for the skin is called the: a. Base b. Hydroxide ion c. Acid mantle d. Potential hydrogen c. Acid mantle
You can keep your clients skin in top shape by doing all of the following except: a. Reading labels knowledgeably b. Selecting and recommending the right product for home care c. Using harsh soaps and cleansers without a toner or moisturizer d. Treating e c. Using harsh soaps and cleansers without a toner or moisturizer
The solid, or dissolved part, of a solution is called the: a. Solute b. Solvent c. Suspension d. Saturation point a. Solute
The term that describes when a solute will no longer dissolve evenly in the solvent is the: a. Suspension b. Saturation point c. Miscible solvent d. Homogeneous dispersion b. Saturation point
Solvents of that easily mix together are called: a. Miscible b. Emulsions c. Immiscible d. Suspensions a. Miscible
A hard, low level water or anhydrous product used by rubbing the product directly on the skin is called: a. Stick b. Powder c. Aerosol d. Emulsion a. Stick
All of the following statements regarding aerosols are true except: a. They are explosive and flammable b. They are products package under pressure c. They are environmentally friendly to discard d. They are blended with a propellant inside a container c. They are environmentally friendly to discard
Which ingredient listed below is compatible with both water and oil? a. Fatty acid b. Emulsifier c. Humectant d. Surfactant b. Emulsifier
Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect are called: a. Surfactants b. Humectants c. Active ingredients d. Inactive ingredients c. Active ingredients
Which of the following is the first ingredient found in the majority of cosmetic skincare products? a. Water b. Dimethicone c. Methylparaben d. Cyclomethicone a. Water
Which of the following are organic in gradients that bind water and deposit it into the skin? a. Fatty acids b. Emollients c. Surfactants d. Humectants d. Humectants
All of the following statements about emollients are true except: a. They are used to condition or soften the skin b. They provide a protective barrier called an occlusive barrier c. They are found in concentrations ranging between 20% and 30% d. They hel c. They are found in concentrations ranging between 20% and 30%
Which of the following have the ability to bind a wide range of organic and inorganic matter to water? a. Emollients b. Surfactants c. Fatty acids d. Humectants b. Surfactants
Which of the following allow for the suspension of small particle solids in a base by creating a supporting structure to prevent settling? a. Emollients b. Botanicals c. Thickeners d. Humectants c. Thickeners
All the following are benefits that may be derived from botanicals except: a. Drying effects b. Conditioning effects c. Antibacterial effects d. Anti-inflammatory effects a. Drying effects
Which of the following are included in cosmetic products to maintain microbiological integrity or product quality during production, storage and use by the consumer? a. Thickeners b. Botanicals c. Preservatives d. Viscosity modifiers c. Preservatives
Which of the following are vegetable, mineral or pigment dies that are added to products to enhance its appearances? a. Botanicals b. Coloring agents c. Chelating agents d. Antibacterial agents c. Coloring agents
Which of the following means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction? a. Fragrance b. Allergenic c. Antibacterial d. Hypoallergenic d. Hypoallergenic
An ingredient used in skin care products to cover (mask) undesirable odors in the product base is: a. Water b. Fragrance c. Fatty alcohol d. Hydroxy acid b. Fragrance
Acids or bases used to adjust the desired product pH level are called: a. Comedogenic b. PH adjustors c. Active ingredients d. Non-Comedogenic b. PH adjustors
Which of the following are ingredients that are likely to block or clog the pores and contribute to pimples? a. Antibacterial b. Comedogenic c. Hypoallergenic d. Non-Comedogenic b. comedogenic
All of the following statements about sunscreens are true except: a. They are in active ingredients b. They are usually 2% to 7% in concentration c. They are considered drugs under FDA guidelines d. They are used in products to block or absorb ultraviolet a. They are in active ingredients
Chemically unstable molecules caused by environmental pollutions and UV exposure are called: a. Silicones b. Antioxidants c. Free radicals d. Hydroxy acids c. Free radicals
Which of the following is a non-comedogenic emollient that gives products a silky feeling? a. Dimethicone b. Hydroxy acids c. Cyclomethicone d. Dimethicone copolyol c. Cyclomethicone
Organic acids extracted from a variety of natural sources such as fruits, sugar and milk are called: a. Vitamins b. Enzymes c. Hydroxy acids d. Dimethicone Copolyol c. Hydroxy acids
Ingredients that are designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin are called: a. Vitamins b. Enzymes c. Lighteners d. Coloring agents b. Enzymes
Which of the following statements about lighteners is not true? a. Used at relatively high levels b. Used to bleach or lighten areas of pigmentation c. May slowly block production of melanin d. Require continued use for noticeable effects a. Used at relatively high levels
The promotion and advertising of cosmetics and many other products are regulated by the: a. FDA b. FTC c. CTFA d. FFDCA b. FTC
The process of a substance losing an electron in acquiring oxygen is called: a. Reduction b. Oxidation c. Ionic bonding d. Covalent bonding b. oxidation
What types of atoms have evenly paired electrons in their outer most orbit show? a. Molecules b. Stable atoms c. Unstable atoms d. Compound atoms b. Stable atoms
What government authority is responsible for regulating cosmetics? a. FDA b. FPLA c. CTFA d. FFDCA a. FDA
What are fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen? a. Emollients b. Humectants c. Surfactants d. Fatty alcohols d. Fatty alcohols
Products package under pressure and blended with a gas inside a container are called: a. Gels b. Sticks c. Aerosols d. Ointments c. Aerosols
The chemical behavior of an atom depends mostly on the: a. Number of neutrons b. Number of electrons in their innermost shell c. Number of electrons in the outer most shell d. Number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus c. Number of electrons in the outer most shell
What is the smallest particle of a compound that contains all of the chemical properties? a. Atom b. Neutron c. Element d. Molecule d. Molecule
The study of chemical reactions, such as growth, reproduction and respiration, that occur within a living organism is called: a. Anatomy b. Biochemistry c. Organic chemistry d. Inorganic chemistry b. Biochemistry
What is the pH of pure distilled water? a. 0 b. 5 c. 7 d. 14 c. 7
Which of the following cosmetic ingredients is considered a drug product under FDA guidelines that functions by blocking the sun's rays or absorbing UV radiation? a. Fragrance b. Lightener c. Sunscreen d. Antioxidant c. Sunscreen
Which of the following may contain salt such as calcium or magnesium? a. Glucose b. Soft water c. Hard water d. Moisturizers c. Hard water
What skin renewing agent was introduced in 1997 as a type of skin regeneration accelerator? a. Malic acid b. Copper peptides c. Beta hydroxy acid's d. Alpha hydroxy acid's b. Copper peptides
Ingredients responsible for producing the desired affect our called: a. Surfactants b. Humectants c. Active d. Inactive c. Active
Which of the following cosmetic products is "forced together" by mixing the individual components using high temperatures or by agitating them? a. Aerosol b. Emulsion c. Saturation d. Suspension b. Emulsion
All of the following statements about solutions are true except: a. The solid part is called the solvent b. The dissolve the part is called the solute c. Organic substances are not suitable in water d. Cosmetic products tend to use water as the solvent a. The solid part is called the solvent
Two or more compounds blended physically is called a(n): a. solution b. Mixture c. Emulsion d. Suspension b. Mixture
What is the liquid part of a solution called? a. Solute b. Solvent c. Suspension d. Saturation point b. Solvent
Which of the following cosmetic product is formed when two or more nonmixable substances are united with small droplets of a binder? a. Aerosol b. Emulsion c. Saturation d. Suspension b. Emulsion
What is the general term for articles that are used to cleanse, beautify or alter the appearance of the human body? a. Drugs b. Cosmetics c. Emulsions d. Humectants b. Cosmetics
All of the following statements are true about the pH scale except: a. The pH scale is logarithmic b. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14 c. Acids has a value of seven greater d. Indicates whether a substance is acidic, neutral or alkaline c. Acids have a value of seven greater
Which of the following product has been formulated with a thickening agent to increase viscosity? a. Gel b. Powder c. Aerosol d. Ointment a. Gel
The science that deals with all matter that is now living or was alive at one time is called: a. Anatomy b. biochemistry c. organic chemistry d. inorganic chemistry c. Organic chemistry
All of the following statements about compounds are true except: a. They are formed by the union of two different elements b. They are two Atoms joined together c. More than 4 million compounds have been identified d. They have unique chemical and physica b. They are two atoms joined together
Ingredients that possess the ability to destroy bacteria on the surface of the skin are known as: a. Antioxidants b. Antibacterial c. Comedogenic d. Hypoallogenic b. Antibacterial
What are the basic materials that the body uses to construct and renew itself? a. Lipids b. Proteins c. Saccharide d. Carbohydrates b. Proteins
Which ingredients help increase the density in emulsions and gel-like products? a. Surfactants b. Thickeners c. Preservatives d. Chelating agents b. Thickeners
The part of the atom that has no electrical charge is the: a. Protons b. Neutrons c. electrons d. electrons orbiting shell b. Neutrons
Ingredients used in some treatment products to prevent skin inflammation in free radical damage are called: a. antioxidants b. antibacterial c. comedogenic d. hypoallergenic a. Antioxidants
Joining of hydrogen and oxygen to form water is an example of: a. oxidation b. reduction c. physical change d. chemical change d. Chemical change
Which of the following common ingredient groups delivers anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-irritated and antioxidant benefits? a. Vitamins b. botanicals c. lighteners d. hydroxy acids b. Botanicals
A mixture of two or more compounds in which each component is evenly disbursed is called a: a. gel b. powder c. solution d. suspension c. Solution
The smallest complete units of an element are called: a. atoms b. protons c. neutrons d. electrons a. Atom
Which scientific term defines a positively charged substance able to release a hydrogen ion? a. Acid b. base c. alkaline d. potential hydrogen a. Acid
What is even dispersion of a solid substance in a liquid-based called? a. Stick b. solution c. powder d. suspension d. Suspension
Which of the following is not one of the major biochemical compound groups in the body? a. Lipids b. proteins c. acid mantle d. carbohydrates c. Acid mantle
Skin care lotions are in example of what distinct form of matter? a. Gas b. solid c. liquid d. organic c. Liquid
This form of matter has a definite weight, volume, and shape: a. solid b. gas c. liquid d. carbon a. Solid
If a carboxyl group is located on the second carbon atom of the chain, that ingredient is categorized as what type of acid? a. malic b. poly hydroxy c. beta hydroxy d. alpha hydroxy c. Beta hydroxy
What measurement indicates whether a substance is acidic, neutral or alkaline? a. PH b. acidity c. oxidation d. saturation point a. PH
Of the following products, which is a finally ground solid that is mixed evenly with additional ingredients? a. Gel b. aerosol c. powder d. ointment c. Powder
What level of pH will increase the skins permeability and leave it vulnerable to injury by environmental factors? a. 4 b. 5 c. 7 d. 8 d. 8
Which of the following examples of silicone makes a product feel soft, especially sunscreens? a. Propylparaben b. dimethicone c. cyclomethycaine d. dimethicone copolyol b. Dimethicone
When no "trading" is taking place in the atoms are sharing the electrons, they are held together by a(n): a. Oxidation b. reduction c. ionic bond d. covalent bond d. Covalent bond
Which of the following will liquids contains very few minerals? a. Hot water b. soft water c. hard water d. cold water b. Soft water
How many naturally occurring elements exist? a. 82 b. 92 c. 102 d. 103 b. 92
Which common skin care product is in emulsion used to provide emolliency and moisture to the skin? a. Lotion b. emulsifier c. powder d. ointment a. Lotion
What ingredient is used in cosmetic products to keep skin firm, yet soft and easy when applying to skin? a. Fatty acid b. Emollients c. surfactants d. humectants a. Fatty acids
Emollients in products are generally found in concentrations ranging between: a. 1% to 2% b. 3% to 5% c. 2% to 10% d. 15% to 20% c. 2% to 10%
What is the scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes affecting matter? a. Biology b. chemistry c. chemical analysis d. cosmetic regulations b. Chemistry
Which of the following is a group of products intended to treat symptoms or cure a medical condition? a. Drugs b. cosmetics c. emulsions d. humectants a. Drugs
Which of the following cosmetic products are anhydrous substances that have the thick and heavy texture of a paste? a. Lotions b. creams c. powders d. ointments d. Ointments
When positive and negative ions join, they are held together by a(n): a. compound b. ionic bond c. covalent bond d. oxidation-reduction reaction b. Ionic bond
Ingredients added to a product to enhance the affectedness of a preservative are called: a. fragrance b. thickeners c. chelating agents d. viscosity modifiers c. Chelating agents
Molecules that contain several carboxyl groups in the same chain are called: a. malic acids b. poly hydroxy acids c. beta hydroxy acids d. alpha hydroxy acid's b. Poly hydroxy acids
Oils and Oil-soluble substances used to condition and soften the skin are called: a. fatty acid b. emollients c. surfactants d. humectants b. Emollients
Basic units of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reaction are called: a. atoms b. neutrons c. electrons d. elements a. Atoms
The ability to do work to accomplish some change is called: a. matter b. change c. energy d. transformation c. Energy
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