Nail Chemicals

Question 1

How is matter different than energy?

Answer 1

Matter takes up space or occupies an area

Question 2

What are some examples of energy

Answer 2

Light, radio waves, and microwaves

Question 3

What is a molecule

Answer 3

A molecule is a chemical in its simplest form

Question 4

What is an element

Answer 4

Elements are molecules that cannot be broken down

Question 5

What are the forms of matter

Answer 5

Solids, liquids or gasses

Question 6

What is the difference between vapours and gasses?

Answer 6

Vapours are formed when liquids evaporate into the air at a room temperature. Gases only become liquids when they are put under high pressure.

Question 7

What is a chemical reaction?

Answer 7

A chemical reaction is when a molecule chemically changes. A chemical reaction requires energy from heat or light to occur.

Question 8

What is a catalyst

Answer 8

A catalyst is a chemical that can make a chemical reaction go faster.

Question 9

What are some examples of a catalyst

Answer 9

UV gels and monomer liquids.

Question 10

What is a solvent?

Answer 10

A solvent is anything that dissolves another substance. Solvents are usually liquid

Question 11

What is a solvent?

Answer 11

A solvent is anything that dissolves another substance. Solvents are usually liquid.

Question 12

How is it called the substance being dissolved?

Answer 12

The substance being dissolved is called a solute.

Question 13

What is the universal solvent?

Answer 13

Water

Question 14

What happens when using too much acetone on the nails?

Answer 14

It can make the nail plate look dry and brittle

Question 15

What are the three main functions of prep products?

Answer 15

Cleanse, dehydrate and balance the nail

Question 16

What is the function of a nail dehydrator?

Answer 16

Temporarily removes surface moisture and oils from the nail plate

Question 17

What is the function of ph bonders

Answer 17

Makes the surface of the nail more alkaline. This promotes adhesion since the alkaline surface will attract the acid in nail products

Question 18

What is the function of primers

Answer 18

Improve adhesion, act as double sided tape and are usually required for artificial enhancements

Question 19

What is a corrosive substance

Answer 19

A corrosive is a substance that can cause visible and possibly permanent skin damage

Question 20

What is a base coat

Answer 20

A base coat promotes adhesion between the natural nail and nail product. These products change the surface of the nail to promote chemical bonds between nail keratin and gel enhancements

Question 21

What are coatings?

Answer 21

Coatings are products that cover the nail with a hard film

Question 22

What are some examples of coatings?

Answer 22

Nail polish, top/base coats, artificial enhancements, and adhesives

Question 23

What is the main function of top coats

Answer 23

To seal the coats and give a long lasting power

Question 24

What is a monomer?

Answer 24

The individual molecules that join to make the polymer

Question 25

What is the main ingredient in regular nail polish (nail lacquer)

Answer 25

Nitrocellulose

Question 26

What is the function of resins in nail lacquer bottles

Answer 26

Resins make the film adhere to the nail bed

Question 27

What are the functions of plasticizers in nail lacquer bottles?

Answer 27

They’re chemicals that help keep the polish flexible and reduce the chance that it will crack or chip

Question 28

What is the function of pigments in nail lacquer bottles

Answer 28

Pigments are chemicals that add colour to the nail polish

Question 29

What are the two main chemicals used to create gel polish?

Answer 29

Benzoyl peroxide and methacrylate

Question 30

What is dermatitis?

Answer 30

Abnormal skin inflammation

Question 31

What is irritant contact dermatitis

Answer 31

When the skin is irritated by a substance

Question 32

What is allergic contact dermatitis

Answer 32

When someone becomes allergic to an ingredient in a product

Question 33

How do you avoid any type of dermatitis

Answer 33

- never smooth the nail enhancement with more liquid monomer - never use monomer to clean up the nail sidewalls, edges or under the nail - never touch the hairs of the brush with your fingers - never touch any monomer liquids, UV gels or adhesives to the skin -never mix different products to create your own - always follow the manufacturers instructions

Question 34

What is toluene?

Answer 34

A clear colourless liquid found in nail polish and paints gives the smooth finish and makes it dry quickly

Question 35

Do nails breathe?

Answer 35

A- No. Hundred layers of flattened, dead keratin cells do not breathe. Dead is Dead.

Question 36

What are the possible causes of bubbles while the nail polish is drying?

Answer 36

Dirt nails, moisture, thick layers, temperature, old nail polish, and mixing brands