ch 7 - vocabulary / terms Flashcards

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acid mantle

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protective barrier of lipids and secretions on the surface of the skin

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acid-alkali neutralization reactions

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when an acid is mixed with an alkali in equal proportions to neutralize each other and form water (H₂O) and a salt

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acids

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substances that have a pH below 7.0, taste sour, and turn litmus paper from blue to red

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air

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  • the gaseous mixture that makes up Earth’s atmosphere
  • odorless, colorless, and generally consists of about 1 part oxygen and 4 parts nitrogen by volume
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alkalis

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  • aka. bases
  • compounds that react with acids to form salts
  • have a pH above 7.0 (neutral), taste bitter, and turn litmus paper from red to blue
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anion

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an ion with a negative electrical charge

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antioxidants

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  • used to stabilize skin care products by preventing oxidation that would otherwise cause a product to turn rancid and decompose
  • vitamins such as A, C, and E, which can be applied topically in products or taken internally to increase healthy body functions
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atoms

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smallest chemical components (often called particles) of an element that still retains the properties of that element

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cation

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ion with a positive electrical charge

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chemical change

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change in the chemical properties of a substance that is the result of a chemical reaction in which a new substance or substances are formed that have properties different from the original

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chemical compounds

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combinations of two or more atoms of different elements united chemically with a fixed chemical composition, definite proportions, and distinct properties

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chemical properties

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those characteristics that can only be determined by a chemical reaction and a chemical change in the identity of the substance

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chemistry

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science that deals with the composition, structures, and properties of matter and how matter changes under different conditions

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combustion

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rapid oxidation of any substance, accompanied by the production of heat and light

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compound molecules

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  • aka. compounds
  • chemical combination of two or more atoms of different elements in definite (fixed) proportions
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element

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  • simplest form of matter
  • cannot be broken down into a simpler substance without loss of identity
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elemental molecules

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molecule containing two or more atoms of the same element in definite (fixed) proportions

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emulsions

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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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free radicals

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  • unstable molecules that cause inflammation, disease, and biochemical aging in the body, especially wrinkling and sagging of the skin
  • super oxidizers that cause an oxidation reaction and produce a new free radical in the process that are created by highly reactive atoms or molecules (often oxygen)
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gases

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  • matter without a definite shape or size
  • no fixed volume or shape
  • takes the shape of its container
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hydrogen

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  • colorless, odorless, tasteless gas
  • lightest element known
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hydrogen peroxide

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  • chemical compound of hydrogen and oxygen
  • colorless liquid with a characteristic odor and a slightly acid taste
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hydrophilic

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  • easily absorbs moisture
  • in chemistry terms, capable of combining with or attracting water (water-loving)
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hydroxide

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an anion (an ion with a negative electrical charge) with one oxygen and one hydrogen atom

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immiscible

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liquids that are not capable of being mixed together to form stable solutions

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inorganic chemistry

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study of substances that do not contain the element carbon, but may contain the element hydrogen

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ion

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an atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge

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ionization

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separation of an atom or molecule into positive or negative ions

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lipophilic

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having an affinity for or an attraction to fat and oils (oil-loving)

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liquids

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matter that has volume, no definite shape and will take shape of its container, such as water

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logarithmic scale

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method of displaying data in multiples of 10

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matter

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any substance that occupies space and has mass (weight)

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miscible

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  • capable of being mixed
  • liquids that are mutually soluble, meaning that they can be mixed together to form stable solutions
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molecule

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chemical combination of two or more atoms

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nitrogen

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colorless gaseous element that makes up about four-fifths of the air in our atmosphere and is found chiefly in ammonia and nitrates

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oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion

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oil droplets dispersed in a water with the aid of an emulsifying agent

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organic chemistry

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study of substances that contain carbon

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oxidation

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  • either the addition of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen
  • chemical reaction that combines a substance with oxygen to produce an oxide
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oxidation-reduction

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  • aka. redox
  • chemical reaction in which the oxidizing agent is reduced and the reducing agent is oxidized
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oxidize

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to combine or cause a substance to combine with oxygen

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oxygen

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most abundant element of Earth

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pH

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  • abbreviation used for potential hydrogen
  • relative degree of acidity and alkalinity of a substance
  • represents the quantity of hydrogen ions
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pH scale

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  • measure of the acidity and alkalinity of a substance
  • pH scale has a range of 0-14, with 7 being a neutral
  • pH below 7 is an acidic solution
  • pH above 7 is an alkaline solution
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physical change

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change in the form or physical properties of a substance without a chemical reaction or the formation of a new substance

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physical mixtures

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combination of two or more substances united physically, not chemically, without a fixed composition and in any proportions

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physical properties

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characteristics that can be determined without a chemical reaction and that do not cause a chemical change in the identity of the substance

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redox reactions

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chemical reaction in which the oxidizing agent is reduced and the reducing agent is oxidized

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reduction

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process through which oxygen is subtracted from or hydrogen is added to a substance through a chemical reaction

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solids

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state of matter that is rigid with a definite size and shape, such as ice

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solute

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substance that dissolves the solute to form a solution

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solutions

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uniform mixture of two or more mutually miscible substances

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solutions

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uniform mixture of two or more mutually miscible substances

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solvent

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substance that dissolves another substance to form a solution

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states of matter

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  • three different physical forms of matter
  • solid, liquid, and gas
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surfactants

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  • acronym for surface active agent
  • reduce surface tension between the skin and the product to increase product spreadability
  • allow oil and water to mix, or emulsify
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suspensions

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unstable mixtures of two or more immiscible substances

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water

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most abundant of all substances, comprising about 75% of the Earth’s surface and about 65% of the human body

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water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion

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droplets of water dispersed in an oil