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chemistry   is the science that deals with the composition, structures, and properties of matter and how matter changes under different condition  
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organic chemistry   is the study of substances that contain the element carbon  
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inorganic chemistry   is the study of substances that do not contain the element carbon, but may contain the element hydrogen  
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element   is the simplest form of chemical matter. it cannot be broken down into a simpler substance without a loss of identity  
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atoms   are the smallest chemical components (often called particles) of an element  
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molecule   is a chemical combination of two or more atoms in definite (fixed) proportions  
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elemental molecule   a molecule containing two or more atoms of the same element (in this case, oxygen) in definite (fixed) proportions  
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compound molecules   also known as compounds, are a chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements in definite (fixed) proportions  
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physical properties   states of matter  
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states of matter   the three different physical form matter-solid liquid and gas  
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physical properties   are characteristics that can be determined without a chemical reaction and that do not involve a chemical change in the substance  
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chemical properties   are characteristics that can only be determined by a chemical reaction and a chemical change in the substance  
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physical changes   is a change in the form or physical properties of a substances without a chemical reaction or the reaction or the creation of a new substance  
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chemical change   is a change in the chemical composition or make up of a new subtsance  
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oxidation   a chemical reaction that combines a substance with oxygen to produce an oxide  
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oxidation reduction   also known as redox is a chemical reaction in which the oxidizing agent is reduced (by losing oxygen) and the reducing agent is oxidizing (by gaining oxygen)  
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oxidizing agent   is a substance that releases oxygen  
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reduction   is the process through which oxygen is subtracted from or hydrogen is added to a substances through a chemical reaction  
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reduction reaction   a chemical reaction in which oxygen is subtracted from or hydrogen is added to a substance  
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exothermic reactions   chemical reactions that releases a significant amount of heat  
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combustion   is the rapid oxidation of a substance accompanied by te production of heat and light  
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pure substances   is a chemical combination of matter is definite (fixed) proportions  
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physical mixture   is a physical combination of matter in any proportions  
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solution   is a stable physical mixture of two or more substances  
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solute   is the substance that is dissolved into solution  
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solvent   is the substances that dissolves the solute and makes the solution  
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miscible   liquids are mutually soluble, meaning that they can be mixed together to form stable solutions  
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immiscible   liquids are not capable of being mixed together to form stable solutions  
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suspensions   are unstable physical mixtures of undissolved particles in a liquid  
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emulsion   is an unstable physical mixture of two or more immiscible substances (substances that normally will not stay blended) plus a special ingredient called an emulsifier  
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emulsifier   is an ingredient that brings two normally incompatible materials together and binds them into a uniform and fairly stable blend  
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surfactants   are substances that allow oil and water to mix or emulsify  
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lipophilic   having an affinity for or an attraction to fat and oils (oil-loving)  
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oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion   oil droplets are emulsified in water  
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water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion   water droplets are emulsified in oil  
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volatile alcohols   are those that evaporate easily such as isopropyl alcohol (rubbing) and ethyl alcohol (hairspray and alcoholic beverages)  
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alkanolamines   are alkaline substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products  
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ammonia   is a colorless gas with a pungent odor that is composed of hydrogen and nitrogen  
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glycerin   is a sweet, colorless, oily substances used as a solvent and as a moisturizer in the skin and body creams  
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silicones   are a special type of oil used in hair conditioners water-resistant lubricants for the skin, and nail polish dryers  
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volatile organic compounds (VOCs)   are compounds that contains carbon (organic) and evaporate very easily (volatile)  
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pH   the abbreviation used for potential hydrogen. pH represents the quantity of hydrogen ions  
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ion   is an atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge  
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ionization   is the separation of an atom or molecule into positive and negative ions  
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anion   an ion with a negative electrical charge  
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cation   an ion with a positive electrical charge  
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pH   is a measure of the acidity and alkalinity of a substance  
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acidic solution   a solution that has a pH below 7.0 (neutral)  
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alkaline solution   a solution that has a pH above 7.0 (neutral)  
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logarithm   means multiples of 10  
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alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)   abbreviated AHAs; acids derived from plants (mostly fruit) that are often used to exfoliate the skin  
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thioglycolic   a colorless liquid or white crystals with a strong unpleasant odor that is used in permanent waving solution  
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alkalis   also known as bases, owe their chemical reactivity to the hydroxide ion  
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