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Pivot Point Salon Fundamentals Cosmetology Chemistry

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"The term used to identify anything that occupies space is called:"   "matter"  
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"Melting ice changes water from a solid to a liquid. Boiling water changes water from a liquid to a gas. These are examples of what type of change?"   "physical"  
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"Atoms make up elements. Elements make up matter. Therefore all matter is comprised of:"   "atoms"  
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"All matter that is living or once was living contains carbon and deals with:"   "organic chemistry"  
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"Basic substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances are called:"   "elements"  
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"Atoms that are the same form a(n):"   "element"  
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"Two or more atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n):"   "molecule"  
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"When two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom the result is water which is called a(n):"   "compound"  
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"Carbon nitrogen oxygen and hydrogen are the building blocks of:"   "amino acids"  
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"What is created when amino acids join together in chains?"   "proteins"  
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"What makes up the primary composition of hair?"   "keratin"  
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"Which bonds found in the hair can be easily broken by heat or water?"   "hydrogen bonds"  
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"The bonds found within hair that help organize protein chains in order to build hair are called:"   "side bonds"  
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"What is the side bond that is of the greatest concern to the salon professional?"   "disulfide bond"  
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"Describe in basic terms how human hair is formed?"   "protein chains connect to other protein chains"  
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"Substances of acidic or alkaline nature dissolve in water and/or contain:"   "water"  
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"A solution that has more positive hydrogen ions than negative hydroxide ions is:"   "acidic"  
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"A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6?"   10  
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"Distilled water with a pH of 7 is considered:"   "neutral"  
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"In what pH range is skin and hair?"   "4.5 to 5.5"  
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"In the process of making a cup of instant hot chocolate what would the powdered chocolate represent?"   "solute"  
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"A mixture of two or more kinds of molecules evenly dispersed would be a(n):"   "solution"  
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"A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called a(n):"   "solvent"  
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"The instructions on a product state to shake well before use which indicates this product is probably a(n):"   "suspension"  
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"What is formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder?"   "emulsion"  
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"Mixtures of organic substances and a medicinal agent are:"   "ointments"  
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"Mixtures of fats and oils converted to fatty acids by heat and then purified fall under which of the following classifications?"   "soaps"  
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"Which type of cosmetic requires sifting until free of coarse gritty particles?"   "powder"  
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"Which of the following classifications would identify emulsions that are generally used by salon professionals?"   "oil-in-water emulsion"  
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"Which term means non-mixable?"   "immiscible"  
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"Cleaning the hair and scalp and removing all foreign matter without adversely affecting either the scalp or hair is called:"   "shampooing"  
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"The primary ingredient of most shampoos is:"   "deionized water"  
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"If water contains certain salts of calcium magnesium and other metals it is classified as:"   "hard water"  
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"What is the name given to purifying water by passing it through a porous substance?"   "filtration"  
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"Which shampoo type is formulated to have the same pH as the hair and skin?"   "acid-balanced shampoo"  
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"Which shampoo would NOT be used for color-treated or damaged hair?"   "plain shampoo"  
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"Which shampoo would most likely be used to remove product build-up?"   "clarifying shampoo"  
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"Which shampoo would generally be recommended for an individual who is ill and bedridden?"   "powder dry shampoo"  
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"Which shampoo type is designed to treat scalp and hair problems or disorders?"   "medicated shampoo"  
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"Which shampoo contains temporary color molecules that adhere to the hair and deposit color?"   "color shampoo"  
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"Which conditioner will penetrate into the damaged hair shaft and deposit proteins into the cortex?"   "body-building conditioner"  
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"The main ingredients found in most neutralizers are:"   "hydrogen peroxide sodium perborate or sodium bromate"  
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"The color molecules in permanent hair color enter the hair with the aid of:"   "an alkaline substance"  
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"What occurs during oxidation?"   "a substance loses an electron and oxygen is acquired"  
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"Oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide have the ability to release:"   "oxygen"  
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"Which components are contained within temporary colors?"   "certified colors"  
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"Which term identifies the change assigned to an oxidative hair color procedure?"   "chemical change"  
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"Ammonia a colorless gas with a strong odor is composed of hydrogen and:"   "nitrogen"  
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"What would be used to determine if a bottle of hydrogen peroxide is still potent if the purchase date was no longer on the label?"   "hydrometer"  
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"Which party is responsible for distribution of Material Safety Data Sheets?"   "manufacturer"  
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"An example of a/an _____ is when atoms chemically combine to form compounds."   "Chemical bond"  
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"Following a sodium hydroxide procedure additional chemical procedures that use thioglycolic acid:"   "May never be used"  
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"When two or more kinds of substances combine physically it form a:"   "mixture"  
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"What is the scientific study of matter and the physical changes in matter?"   "Chemistry"  
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"What are the three main parts of an atom"   "proton neutron electron"  
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"surfectant is also known as"   "surface active agent"  
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"____ can change without involving a change in chemical composition"   "physical properties"  
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"When a solute dissolves in a solvent it is"   "a solution"  
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"What is the science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself?"   "Chemistry"  
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"The backbone of protein bonds is the"   "peptide bonds"  
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"The atomic number is the number of _____ found in the nucleus of an atom"   "Protons"  
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"Polymers of amino acids covalently linked through peptide bonds into a chain are"   "proteins"  
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"The study of minerals involves"   "inorganic chemistry"  
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"Ointments are mixtures of organic substances and are"   "medicinal"  
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"redox is also known"   "oxidation-reduction"  
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"The six general cosmetic classificaitons used in the cosmetology industry"   "are based on how well a substance combines with another substance"  
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"Miscible liquids are capable of being"   "mixed together into a stable solution"  
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"The shine or luster of hair is the"   "cosmetic apperance"  
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"If an unstable atom merges with an atom of a dissimilar element a ______ is produced"   "Molecule"  
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"How many common amino acids are there?"   "Twenty-two"  
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"A pure substance is"   "mater not combined with materials of different chemical compositions"  
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"A simple definition of oxidation is"   "The gaining of oxygen"  
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"The science that deals with compounds lacking carbon is"   "inorganic chemistry"  
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A change in a substance that creates a new substance with properties or characteristics different from the original substance is a:   Chemical Change  
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Performing a haircut, shattering glass, or performing a thermal style are all what types of changes?   Physical  
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What type of change is the rusting of a nail?   chemical  
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Within an atom, protons and neutrons are found in the:   nucleus  
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The shell of an atom consists of   electons  
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pH scale indicates whether a substance is...   acidic, alkaline, neutral  
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Solutions with equal hydrogen and hydroxide ions are...   neutral  
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What governmental act defines items as "cosmetics"?   The food and drug act of 1938  
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How many classifications are assigned to categorize cosmetics?   6  
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What contains a lipophilic part, a hydrophilic part, and is used to remove oil from hair?   surfactant  
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Which type of shampoo contains low alkaline content and a low concentration of surface acting agents and generally does not correct any special condition?   all-purpose  
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Acid rinses help to:   close the cuticle  
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What type of conditioners coat the hair shaft and restore moisture and oils, but do not penetrate into the cortex or replace keratin in the shaft?   instant  
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What type of conditioner contains hydrolyzed animal proteins and are recommended for dry, brittle hair that has been mechanically or chemically damaged?   moisturizing  
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What conditioner fortifies damage, alters the way hair behaves, and protects against further damage?   protein  
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The purpose of a waving lotion is to   break disulfide bonds by softening the protein structure and allowing the protein chains to assume the shape of the tool  
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Purpose of neutralizer is to   restore disufide bonds into the new configurations  
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What type of wave is processed without heat?   alkaline  
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What type of color is most frequently used in permanent hair color?   Aniline  
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What product is used for lightening procedures such as highlighting/weaving?   off the scalp/powder bleaches  
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Most common oxidizing agent used in hair color and lightening   hydrogen peroxide  
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What is incompatible with other chemical procedure such as perms and oxidative hair coloring?   metallic dyes  
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