Chemistry

Question 1

Which of these is not composed of organic chemicals
a. pesticides
b. shampoo
c. synthetic fabrics
d. minerals

Answer 1

d. minerals

Question 2

the ingredient used to raise the pH in hair products to allow the solution to penetrate the hair shaft is
a. amino acid
b. ammonia
c. an alkaline solution
d. alpha hydroxy acid

Answer 2

b. ammonia

Question 3

volatile organic compounds contain _____ and evaporate very easily
a. carbon
b. hydrogen
c. oxygen
d. nitrogen

Answer 3

a. carbon

Question 4

Nail polish is an example of a(n):
a. solution
b. suspension
c. surfactant
d. emulsion

Answer 4

b. suspension

Question 5

In an oxidation-reduction reaction:
a. neither oxidation nor reduction occurs
b. oxidation occurs before reduction
c. reduction occurs before oxidation
d. oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously

Answer 5

d. oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously

Question 6

solute vs solvent

Answer 6

solute - dissolved into solvent
solvent - able to dissolve

Question 7

The sulfites used as low-pH hair relaxers are compatible with:
a. hydroxide relaxers
both thio and hydroxide relaxers
neither thio nor hydroxide relaxers
thio relaxers