Question 1
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Why should beauty professionals study and have a thorough understanding of chemistry?
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Because every product used in beauty and wellness contains some type of chemical
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Because it is unrelated to the safe operation of a salon, spa, or barbershop
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Because clients often quiz beauty professionals on this important knowledge
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Because chemistry experiments are often regular practice at salons, spas, and barbershops
Question 2
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The effects of cosmetics and beauty products are based on which of the following?
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How the body reacts to chemicals
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How friends and family members react to a new look
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How pleased the beauty professional is with results
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How favorably the new styles compare with the old
Question 3
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Which of the following is true of creams, lotions, masks, and makeups?
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They never contain chemicals
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They only contain chemicals if they are not made from natural sources such as plants
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They only contain chemicals if they come from ingredients manufactured in a lab
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They contain chemicals whether they come from natural sources or ingredients manufactured in a lab
Question 4
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Any substance that occupies space and has weight is ________.
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a chemical
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matter
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potentially dangerous
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a beauty product
Question 5
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Everything you touch and see is matter except ________.
Question 6
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Which of the following is the simplest form of chemical matter?
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A liquid
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A gas
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An element
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A chemical
Question 7
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How many elements are known to society today?
Question 8
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Of all the elements known to science today, how many occur naturally on Earth?
Question 9
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________ are the basic units of matter.
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Electrons
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Neutrons
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Protons
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Atoms
Question 10
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Which of the following is an example of a compound molecule?
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The oxygen we breathe
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The ozone layer
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Common table salt
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Pure nitrogen
Question 11
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Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
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Ice melting to become water
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Water evaporating into the air
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Exposed metal rusting
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Liquid nail polish hardening
Question 12
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Which of the following is true when salt is dissolved into water?
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Water is the solute and salt is the solvent
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Salt is the solute and water is the solvent
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Salt and water are both solutes
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Salt and water are both solvents
Question 13
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Which of the following is true of all liquids?
Question 14
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When immiscible liquids are combined, they form ________.
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Solutions
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Suspensions
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Miscible liquids
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Stable mixtures
Question 15
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What is a solute?
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A stable physical mixture of two or more substances
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A substance that dissolves a solute and makes a solution
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A substance that is dissolved into a solution
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A liquid not capable of being mixed to form a stable solution
Question 16
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What is a solvent?
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A stable physical mixture of two or more substances
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A substance that dissolves a solute and makes a solution
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A substance that is dissolved into a solution
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A liquid not capable of being mixed to form a stable solution
Question 17
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Which of the following is true of solutions?
Question 18
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Which of the following were the first surfactants?
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Motor oils
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Cooking oils
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Soaps
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Nail polishes
Question 19
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The overexposure principle is used to describe how overexposure determines ________.
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Tolerance
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Toxicity
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Safety
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Immunity
Question 20
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pH is an abbreviation of ________.
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Potential hydrogen
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Probable H20
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Pure hydrochloric acid
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Productively high
Question 21
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Why is understanding pH important for the beauty and wellness professional?
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Because it is essential for passing all exams
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Because employers require it
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Because it affects the hair, skin, and nails
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Because it is directly related to income potential
Question 22
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The pH scale is used to measure ________.
Question 23
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All acids owe their chemical reactivity to ________.
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Oxygen
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The hydrogen ion
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Overexposure
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Alkalis
Question 24
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For which of the following purposes would acids most likely be used?
Question 25
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Acid-alkali neutralization reactions occur when an acid is mixed with an alkali in equal proportions, balancing the total pH of and forming water (H20) and ________.
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A salt
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Nitrogen
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Carbon dioxide
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A sulfur
Question 26
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What does an oxidizing agent do?
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Absorbs oxygen
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Releases oxygen
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Increases oxygen
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Nullifies oxygen
Question 27
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What does a reducing agent do?
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Adds hydrogen to a chemical compound
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Subtracts hydrogen from a chemical compound
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Adds oxygen to a chemical compound
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Subtracts nitrogen from a chemical compound
Question 28
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What accompanies the rapid oxidation of a substance during combustion?
Question 29
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Which of the following is true of products that are incompatible?
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No two should be stored next to each other
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They can be safely mixed with proper precautions
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They should never be used on clients
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They are always considered dangerous
Question 30
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Why should ammonia never be mixed with bleach?
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It "discolors" more than lightens the hair
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It dries of the skin excessively
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It creates a potentially deadly gas
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They become unpredictable in their use
Question 31
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When mixing chemicals, one should ________.
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Avoid rooms or areas that are well ventilated
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Add the water to the chemical, not the other way around
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Never use secondary containers, such as spray bottles
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Use a measuring device, such as a measuring cup or spoon
Question 32
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Which of the following is true today of the disposal of many of the chemicals used in salons, spas, and barbershops?
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There are no regulations in place anywhere across the United States
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Most states and counties do not have regulations in place
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Most states and counties have regulations in place
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There are strict and universal regulations in place across the United States
Question 33
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Guidelines for properly storing chemicals include all except which of the following?
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Never dispose of chemicals in their original containers
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Never allow chemicals to sit out
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Always lock up chemicals when not in use
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Never haphazardly combine two chemicals
Question 34
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What did the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) replace?
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The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Question 35
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An SDS is formatted into ________ categories.
Question 36
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How many accepted pictograms are included in all SDS?
Question 37
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SDS are designed for:
Question 38
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In the uniform order of the SDS, which of the following comes immediately after the first category of "Identification"?
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Hazard Identification
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First-Aid Measures
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Toxicology Information
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Disposal Considerations
Question 39
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Which of the following best describes a carcinogen?
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A substance that causes cancer
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A substance that is made of carbon
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A material capable of igniting or burning
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A material that is very easy to ignite
Question 40
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A ________ is capable of igniting and burning.
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Combustible
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Carcinogen
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Mutagen
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Chemical
Question 41
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Abner is opening a beauty business. He knows that his course in chemistry will help him to run a better business because _______.
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It is well known that beauty pros are often part time chemist
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His clients will demand a high intelligence in chemistry
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Every product he uses in his establishment will contain some type of chemical
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Chemical experimentation is essential in beauty services
Question 42
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Darren has just opened his high-end business. When his first customer enters his establishment and asks if Darren's retail products are chemical free, what should his response be?
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"Yes" if he believes they are, indeed, chemical free
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"Yes" whether they are or not because the client is unlikely to know the difference
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"No" if they are not chemical free because honesty is always the best policy
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"No" because there is no such thing ad a chemical-free product
Question 43
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Jonathan, a licensed professional with his own business, is driving to the store to buy two dozen large bags of ice. Much of the rehabilitative work he and his employees do for clients relies on ice, and because someone left the freezer door open all night, their entire stockpile of ice is now water. Which of the following happened to the ice when it melted?
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An immiscible reaction
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A chemical reaction
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A physical change
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A chemical change
Question 44
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Marcus and Amanda are arguing over whether air is a pure substance. Marcus insists that it is, whereas Amanda is certain that it is not. Who is correct, and why?
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Marcus is correct because air contains nitrogen, a pure substance
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Marcus is correct because there are no pieces of matter in air
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Amanda is correct because air contains many substances, so it cannot be pure
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Amanda is correct because air contains no substances at all
Question 45
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Chloe is making a scented must to use on her clients following their services. Which of the following is true of the drops of lavender extract she is mixing into the water?
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They are solvents
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They are solutes
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They are solutions
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They are immiscible
Question 46
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Javier is attempting to create a soothing oil to use on his clients during services. The problem Javier is running into, however, is that when the mixture is left to sit for more than 5 minutes, it's components separate. Which if the following is most likely true of the components if Javier's mixture?
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They are miscible
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They immiscible
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They are solvents
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They are solutes
Question 47
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Jennifer is using a new soothing oil on her clients during services. The problem Jennifer is running into, however, is that when the mixture is left to sit for more than 5 minutes, it's components separate. Which of the following could Jennifer add to her mixture to solve this problem?
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An emulsifier
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A solvent
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A solute
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A suspension
Question 48
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Gina is considered a bit of a "know-it-all" at work. For example, she's always telling Grace her coworker, "My goodness, Grace, you'd better using the first surfactant regularly." which of the following is Gina most likely trying to say to Grace, in her own strange way?
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Brush your teeth
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Wash your hands
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Comb your hair
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Polish your nails
Question 49
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Terry experienced no harsh reactions herself to the chemicals she was using on her clients during the first 6 months of owning and managing her business. Since about that 6 month anniversary, however, she has battled continuous skin allergies as well as difficulty breathing. Which of the following best explains this?
Question 50
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Harriet's client Rafael has requested that Harriet use a solution that is neutral to his skin. Which of the following should Harriet be using on Rafael's skin?
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A pH of 0
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A pH of 5
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A pH of 7
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A pH of 14
Question 51
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Daria's boss has instructed her to create a variety of products and mixtures. The one thing her boss insisted upon was that each have a measurable pH. Which of the following must Daria include in all of her mixtures and products?
Question 52
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If you were to leave the freezer open all night, all of the ice will melt. This is a result of _______.
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An endothermic reaction
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An exothermic reaction
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Neutralization
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Ionization
Question 53
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Why is Maggie most likely confident she'll be made aware of any hazards associated with the product she works with and sells in her businesses?
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Because she graduated from beauty school
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Because the products all have labels
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Because the products are registered with the EPA
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Because none of the products contain chemicals
Question 54
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Linda's manager told her to use caution when unloading the supply truck on Tuesday mornings. "Make sure to pay attention to certain products and chemicals that are incompatible," he said. What should Linda make sure she does with these types of products?
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Keep them refrigerated
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Return them to the manufacturer
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Store them away from each other
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Avoid letting clients touch them
Question 55
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Henry's duties include mixing a variety of chemicals for the products and treatment ointments and mixtures they use on customers. When mixing these chemicals, henry should avoid all except which of the following?
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The use of uncertain chemicals
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Adding water to the chemicals
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Well ventilated areas
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Misreading chemical labels
Question 56
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Thomas, owner of a local beauty business, insists that there is an SDS available for every chemical used. Why is Thomas so strict about this?
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Because most clients will insist on it
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Because it is the most cost effective policy
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Because it is a requirement of OSHA
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Because it enhances the image of the business
Question 57
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Celia, Jamison's client, has asked that he not used any known mutagens in her treatments. Which of the following is the most likely reason she made this request?
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She cannot afford to pay for expensive products
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She has a fear of fire and things that can easily ignite
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She has a weakened immune system and is susceptible to cancers
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Her skin is sensitive to highly acidic products and chemicals
Question 58
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You are an instructor of beauty and wellness courses at a local vocational school. Teresa, one of your students, asks you why it is so important that beauty professionals have a thorough understanding of chemistry. What do you tell her?
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Without an understanding of basic chemistry, she will not be able to use professional products effectively and safely
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As she progresses toward a successful career, her clients will become more and more critical of her knowledge of chemistry
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To someday make it as a business owner, her economic viability is reliant on real chemistry "intelligence"
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Chemistry is the backbone of the beauty and wellness industry, and if she lacks a high knowledge of it she cannot be part of that industry
Question 59
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Genevieve is fresh out of beauty school and anxious to open her own business. In gathering research and pricing out products for her shop, she is contacted by a salesperson of massage oils. He tells her his products are all chemical-free, and she should pay the extra cost offer them to her clients. Which of the following would be the best reason for Genevieve to decide against buying the sales person's massage oils?
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The extra cost for these massage oils is prohibitive because she is just starting out
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Because there is no such thing as a chemical-free product, the sales person should not be trusted
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Her clients are not likely to appreciate the difference in expensive chemical-free massage oils
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Chemical-free massage oils are known to leave rashes on sensitive skin
Question 60
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Daryl works for you, and you recently asked Daryl to mix various solutes with solvents to create solutions as products for clients and customers. Several hours into his work, Daryl comes to you and asks what he should do if certain mixtures will not "mix". Specifically, he says, "In many of the mixtures I am creating, I am combining two or more immiscible substances. What should I do?" What advice
should you give Daryl?
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Keep mixing, as eventually they will combine into a stable mixture
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Try adding the solvent into the solute, instead of the other way around
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Incorporate an emulsifier into your mixture in order to create a stable blend
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Remove any water from the mixture, as this will enhance stability within it
Question 61
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You are the owner of a high end establishment. Your best beauty pro, Niles, has confessed that the massage oils the employees have been using without incident for many months are now starting to give them terrible rashes and sneezing fits. Which of the following do you use to explain to Niles what has happened?
Question 62
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Shauna is your new client where you work. She has told you that she left the business she previously went to for 3 years because they were not attentive enough to the needs of a very sensitive skin. Shawna, it seems, has very dry, dehydrated, and irritable skin. Which of the following do you advise Shawna on during her initial consultation visit?
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She should avoid using cosmetic products altogether
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She should not try to change the nature of her skin
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She should use products that are slightly alkaline
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She should use products that are very acidic
Question 63
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Franco is a product chemist, combining chemicals in order to create solutions, suspensions, and emulsions for the purposes of making clients feel, look, and smell better. Most recently, Franco has been working on lotions and creams that, when mixed with activators, warm the bottles in which they are contained. Upon what is Franco relying to create these lotions?
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Neutralization
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Ionization
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Exothermic reactions
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Indos are my reactions