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Chemistry

Chapter 12

TermDefinition
Atom The basic unit of matter, with a nucleus at the center surrounded by negatively charged electrons that move around the nucleus in orbits, is a(n) __________.
98 There are ____naturally occurring elements, each with its own distinct physical and chemical properties.
Element The simplest form of chemical matter that cannot be broken down without the loss of identity is a(n)
Lack carbon A characteristic of all inorganic substances is that they_______
Inorganic Chemistry What is the study of substances that lack the element carbon, but may contain the element hydrogen?
Contain carbon and hydroen All haircolor products are organic chemicals, they _________.
Organic Chemistry The branch of science that applies to substances that contain carbon is called
Redox What type of chemical reaction results in the oxidizing agent being reduced and the reducing agent being oxidized?
Chemical change The oxidation of haircolor is an example of a ________
Physical change Change in the form of a substance that does not cause a chemical reaction is a(n) ___________
Liquid What state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?
Compound molecule Sodium chloride is an example of a(n) _______
Compound The chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements produces a(n)
Molecule Chemically combining two or more atoms produces a ________
Miscible Mutually soluble liquids that can be mixed together to form clear solutions are ________
Solvent A substance, usually liquid, that dissolves another substance to form a solution is a(n) ________
Solution A stable physical mixture of two or more substances in a solvent is a(n)_________
Physical mixture Air contains many substances, including nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor, and is an example of a ______
Pure substance A chemical combination of matter in definite (fixed) proportions is a __________
Combustion The rapid oxidation of substance, accompanied by the production of heat and light, is known as _______
Exothermic Chemical reactions that are characterized by giving off heat are _________
Glycerin A sweet, colorless, oily substance that is used as a moisturizer in skin and body creams is ______
Alkanolamines Substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products are _______
Lipophilic Having and affinity or attraction to fat and oils (oil-loving) is defined as _____
Hydrophilic Being capable of combining with or attracting water (water-loving) is defined as ______
Surfactants Substances that allow oil and water to mix, or emulsify, are
Emulsion An unstable physical mixture of two or more immiscible substances is a(n) ______
Ethyl alcohol A common voltaile organic compound used in hair spray is _____
Neutral A solution with a pH value of seven indicates a(n) _____ solution
A Cation An ion with a positive electrical charge is considered to be ______
Ionization What term refers to the separation of an atom or molecule into positive and negative ions?
Ion An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge is a(n)
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