chemistry 1 Flashcards
what happens when you mix acids and alkalis together in equal proportions with each other
neutralize
what is another name for alkalis
bases
what is it considered if the pH of a product is 8.9
alkaline
what is pure water considered to be with a pH of 7
neutral
only things that contain this, can have a pH
water
the separation of substances into ions is known as this
ionization
what is it known as when substances separate into ions
ionization
what is the special type of oil used in nail polish dryers and can also be used as a skin protectant
silicone
what is the tail of a surfactant molecule called that means “oil loving”
lipophilic
what is the head of a surfactant molecule called that means “water loving”
hydrophilic
what is the substance that acts like a bridge that allows oil and water to emulsify
surfactant
what is the term for a mixture of two or more substances that are united with the aid of a binder
emulsion
what is nail polish containing particles of glitter considered as besides an unstable physical mixture of undissolved particles immersed in a liquid
suspension
what are liquids that mix easily considered to be
miscible
why is water considered to be a universal solvent
ability to dissolve more substances than any other solvent