Electricity Chemistry

Question 1

The parts of the atom having a negative charge are the:

Answer 1

electrons

Question 2

A substance made of two or more elements which combine physically rather than chemically is known as:

Answer 2

Mixture

Question 3

The odor of a substance is an example of which type of property:

Answer 3

Physical

Question 4

The lightest known element is:

Answer 4

Hydrogen

Question 5

The relative density of a substance is also known as its:

Answer 5

specific gravity

Question 6

The pH of the skin’s acid mantle ranges from:

Answer 6

4.5-6.0

Question 7

A cosmetic solution containing a small quantity of solute in proportion to the solvent is called which type of solution?

Answer 7

Dilute

Question 8

Permanent mixtures of two or more immiscible substances which are held in suspension with the aid of a binder are called:

Answer 8

emulsions

Question 9

Substances such as glycerine that hold products together are known as:

Answer 9

Binders

Question 10

Bases are also known as:

Answer 10

alkali

Question 11

The specific gravity of a substance is also known as:

Answer 11

Relative density

Question 12

The combustibility of a substance is an example of what type of property?

Answer 12

Chemical

Question 13

A cosmetic solution that will not dissolve or take up more of the solute it already holds at a given temperature is classified as which type of solution?

Answer 13

Saturated

Question 14

Ingredients in cosmetic products that function to dissolve ingredients are known as:

Answer 14

Solvents

Question 15

Which one of the following ingredients is also known as baking soda?

Answer 15

sodium bicarbonate

Question 16

The relative density of a substance refers to the substances density relative to:

Answer 16

water

Question 17

The colorless gaseous element which occupies about 4/5 of the air is:

Answer 17

Nitrogen

Question 18

The pH of pure water is:

Answer 18

7.0

Question 19

Ingredients in cosmetic products that function to let the products spread more easily are also known as:

Answer 19

Surfactants

Question 20

Which one of the following ingredients are commonly used in soaps and cosmetic creams is a strong alkaline?

Answer 20

potassium hydroxide

Question 21

Compounds consisting of hydrogen, a non-metal, and contains compounds of nitrogen are classified as:

Answer 21

ammonia

Question 22

Which one of the following is a chemical property of matter:

Answer 22

combustibility

Question 23

Compounds formed by the reaction of an acid and a base are known as:

Answer 23

Salts

Question 24

The pH of the skin’s acid mantle is most accurately described as:

Answer 24

5.5

Question 25

Cosmetic preparations made by dissolving a solid, liquid, or gas into another substance are called:

Answer 25

Solutions

Question 26

Substances used to coat droplets of oil in order to stabilize oil and keep them distributed evenly throughout the water base is a:

Answer 26

Elulison

Question 27

Which one of the following types of substances usually makes up the largest part of cosmetic products?

Answer 27

Vehicles

Question 28

Which one of the following is the name of an electrical device that serves as a conductor and applicator of electricity to certain areas of the body?

Answer 28

Electrode

Question 29

Which one of the following is a unit of electrical strength?

Answer 29

Ampere

Question 30

High frequency current used for facial treatments characterized by high rates of oscillation is known as:

Answer 30

Tesla

Question 31

Substances that resist the passage of an electric current are known as:

Answer 31

Insulator

Question 32

Which one of the following is the name of the alternating, interrupting electric current used for certain facial treatments that produce a mechanical reaction without a chemical effect?

Answer 32

faradic

Question 33

Which one of the following is the name of the instrument used to measure the rate of flow of an electric current?

Answer 33

milliamperemeter

Question 34

Which one of the following is a unit of electrical pressure?

Answer 34

Volt

Question 35

Which one of the following is the name of the constant low level and direct electric current used in a facial treatment?

Answer 35

galvanic

Question 36

During a facial treatment, the negative pole:

Answer 36

softens tissue

Question 37

Dehydrated skin appears as what color when examined under a Wood's lamp?

Answer 37

Violet

Question 38

When using galvanic current machine, in order for ionization or iontophoresis to work properly, the cream or lotion applied on the face must be:

Answer 38

water soluble

Question 39

During a facial treatment, the positive pole of a galvanic current machine may be used on the skin to:

Answer 39

decreases redness caused by mild acne

Question 40

Oily areas of the face appear as which of the following shades when viewed under a Wood's lamp?

Answer 40

Yellow

Question 41

The facial treatment process that softens and liquefies accumulations of sebum in the follicle is known as:

Answer 41

iontophoresis

Question 42

During a facial treatment, the positive pole of the galvanic current machine may be used on the skin to:

Answer 42

produce an acid reaction

Question 43

During a facial treatment, the negative pole of the galvanic current machine may be used on the skin to:

Answer 43

Stimulate nerves

Question 44

When using a facial vaporizer during a facial treatment, the vapor should be set approximately how many inches from the skin?

Answer 44

16

Question 45

Which type of light rays are used in a salon to heat and relax the skin?

Answer 45

infra-red

Question 46

When two or more elements unite chemically, they form a:

Answer 46

Compound