Chemistry /Cosmetology: Chapter 12: Basics of Chemistry Part 1
Inorganic chemistry is the study of substances that do not contain the element carbon, but may contain which element? A. silicon B. oxygen C. hydrogen D. nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
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Inorganic chemistry is the study of substances that do not contain the element carbon, but may contain which element?
A. silicon B. oxygen C. hydrogen D. nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
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A ______ is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances without loss of identity.
A. compound B. ion C. molecule D. element
D. Element
Chemically joining two or more atoms in definite proportions forms a:
A. acid B. molecule C. mixture D. solvent
B. Molecule
A ______ is a stable physical mixture of two or more substances.
A. solution B. emulsion C. compound D. element
A. Solution
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A _______ is a substance dissolved into a solution.
A. solvent B. alkali C. solute D. acid
C. Solute
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Liquids are not capable of being mixed into stable solutions are considered:
A. emulsions B. suspensions C. miscible D. immisicble
D. Immiscible
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Inorganic chemistry is the study of substances that do not contain the element carbon, but may contain which element?
A. silicon B. oxygen C. hydrogen D. nitrogen | C. Hydrogen |
A ______ is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances without loss of identity.
A. compound B. ion C. molecule D. element | D. Element |
Chemically joining two or more atoms in definite proportions forms a:
A. acid B. molecule C. mixture D. solvent | B. Molecule |
A ______ is a stable physical mixture of two or more substances.
A. solution B. emulsion C. compound D. element | A. Solution |
A _______ is a substance dissolved into a solution.
A. solvent B. alkali C. solute D. acid | C. Solute |
Liquids are not capable of being mixed into stable solutions are considered:
A. emulsions B. suspensions C. miscible D. immisicble | D. Immiscible |
Solutions that contain undissolved particles that are visible to the naked eye are known as:
A. suspensions B. mixtures C. solutes D. emulsions | A. Suspensions |
An _______ is a mixture of two or more immiscible substances untied with the aid of a binder.
A. suspension B. emulsion C. mixture D. solution | B. Emulsion |
An ______ is a substance that acts as bridge to allow oil and water to mix or emulsify.
A. reducing agent B. surfactant C. anion D. cation | B. Surfactant |
The tail of a surfactant molecule is oil-loving or:
A. miscible B. immiscible C. lipophilic D. hyrophilic | C. Lipophilic |
A molecule that caries an electric charge is called an:
A. alkaline B. acid C. atom D. ion | D. Ion |
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs):
A. are used to exfoliate skin B. feel slippery on the skin C. are also known as bases D. are used to soften hair | A. Are used to exfoliate the skin. |
An exothermic chemical reaction:
A. produces a positive electrical charge B. produces a negative electrical charge C. absorbs heat D. releases heat | D. Releases heat |
A substance that has a pH below 7.0 is considered to be:
A. combustible B. neutral C. acidic D. alkaline | C. Acidic |
Alkanolamines are often used in place of ammonia because they:
A. produces less odor B. are less expensive C. have better texture D. are much more effective | A. Produce less odor. |
Which of these is NOT composed of organic chemicals?
A. pesticides B. shampoos C. synthetic fabrics D. minerals | D. Minerals |
Elemental molecules contain two or more ______ of the same element in definite proportions.
A. atoms B. ions C. cations D. silicones | A. Atoms |
Vapor is a ______ that has evaporated into a gas-like state.
A. element B. solid C. liquid D. chemical | C. Liquid |
An oxidizing agent is a substance that releases:
A. hydrogen B. nitrogen C. oxygen D. carbon | C. Oxygen |
Pure substances:
A. are united physically B. have unique chemical and physical properties C. can have any proportions D. are the same as physical mixtures | B. Have unique chemical and physical properties. |