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What is the pH of a client's natural hair that has been permed, colored, sculpted and designed properly within the past few months?
1.0 to 2.2 2.5 to 3.5 4.5 to 5.5 7.0 to 8.2 |
4.5 to 5.5.
The pH of a client's natural hair after it has been permed, colored, sculpted and designed properly within the past three months would be 4.5 to 5.5. |
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What is formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder?
solution powder ointment emulsion |
Emulsion.
An emulsion is formed when two or more non-mixable substances are united with the help of a binder. |
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Which of the following shampoo types is designed to treat scalp and hair problems or disorders?
color shampoo medicated shampoo powder dry shampoo anti-dandruff shampoo |
Medicated shampoos.
Medicated shampoo is designed to treat scalp and hair problems or disorders. |
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Which of the following shampoo types is formulated to have the same pH as the hair and skin?
soapless shampoo clarifying shampoo all-purpose shampoo acid-balanced shampoo |
Acid-balanced shampoo.
Acid-balanced shampoos are formulated to have the same pH as the hair and skin. |
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The color molecules in permanent hair color enter the hair with the aid of:
quats additional product an acid substance an alkaline substance |
An alkaline substance.
The color molecules in permanent hair color enter the hair with the aid of an alkaline substance. |
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A pH of 5 is how many more times acidic than a pH of 6?
1.5 10 100 1000 |
10.
A pH of 5 is 10 times more acidic than a pH of 6. |
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Substances of acidic or alkaline nature dissolve in water and/or contain:
salt water carbon hydrogen |
Water.
Substances of acidic or alkaline nature dissolve in water and/or contain water. |
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The term used to identify anything that occupies space is called:
a gas matter a solid organic |
Matter.
Matter is the term that identifies anything that occupies space. |
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?
rusting of a nail performing a hair design shattering a piece of glass performing a thermal design |
Rusting of a nail.
Performing a hair design, shattering a piece of glass and performing a thermal design with a blow dryer are all examples of a physical change. |
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Which of the following classifications would identify emulsions that are generally used by salon professionals?
deodorant loose particles oil-in-water emulsion water-in-oil emulsion |
Oil-in-water emulsion.
Generally the emulsions used by a salon professinal are classified as oil-in-water emulsions. |
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Distilled water with a pH of 7 is considered:
a salt neutral an acid an alkali |
Neutral.
Distilled water has a pH of 7 and is considered neutral. |
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Using a conditioner would help achieve all of the following results EXCEPT:
fortify damaged areas increase new hair growth alter the way the hair behaves protect against further damage |
Increase new hair growth.
Using a protein conditioner would help achieve the results of fortifying damaged areas, altering the way the hair behaves and protecting against further damage. |
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Mixtures of organic substances and a medicinal agent are:
solutions ointments emulsions suspensions |
Ointments.
Mixtures of organic substances and medicinal agents are ointments. |
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Which of the following cosmetic classifications requires sifting until free of coarse, gritty particles?
powder ointment emulsion suspension |
Powder.
Powders, a cosmetic classification, require sifting until free of coarse, gritty particles. |
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Which of the following components are contained within temporary colors?
peroxide developers certified colors oxidative colors |
Certified colors.
Temporary colors contain certified colors. |
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What is created when amino acids join together in chains?
proteins elements chemicals compounds |
Proteins.
Amino acids join together in chains to become proteins. |
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What is the side bond that is of the greatest concern to the salon professional?
salt bond disulfide bond hydrogen bond van der Waal's Forces |
Disulfide bond.
The disulfide bond is of the greatest concern to a salon professional. |
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A solution that has more positive hydrogen ions than negative hydroxide ions is:
acidic neutral alkaline slightly alkaline |
Acidic.
An acidic solution has more positive hydrogen ions than negative hydroxide ions. |
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All matter that is living or once was living contains carbon and deals with:
physics anatomy organic chemistry inorganic chemistry |
Organic chemistry.
All matter that is living or was once living contains carbon and deals with organic chemistry. |
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The primary ingredient of most shampoos is:
minerals conditioner dimethicones deionized water |
Deionized water.
The primary ingredient of most shampoo is de-ionized or pure water. |
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A mixture of two or more kinds of molecules, evenly dispersed would be a(n):
solution emulsion suspension ointment |
Solution.
A mixture of two or more kinds of molecules evenly dispersed would be a solution. |
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The main ingredients found in most neutralizers are:
quats, disulfides or sodium hydroxide mineral water, wheat germ or dimethicones hydrogen peroxide, sodium perborate or sodium bromate hydrogen sulfide, thioglycolic acid or ammonium hydroxide |
Hydrogen peroxide, sodium perborate or sodium bromate.
The main ingredient found in most neutralizers is either hydrogen peroxide, sodium perborate or sodium bromate. |
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Which party is responsible for distribution of Material Safety Data Sheets?
salon manufacturer sales representative professional association |
Manufacturer.
The manufacturer is responsible for distributing a Material Safety Data Sheet that lists specific information about a product. |
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Which of the following shampoos would NOT be used for color-treated or damaged hair?
plain shampoo all-purpose shampoo non-stripping shampoo acid-balanced shampoo |
Plain shampoo.
A plain shampoo is usually alkaline and not recommended for color-treated or damaged hair. |
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The instructions on a product state to shake well before use, which indicates this product is probably a(n):
solution ointment emulsion suspension |
Suspension.
If instructions on a product indicate to shake well before use, the product is most likely a suspension. |
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If water contains certain salts of calcium, magnesium and other metals, it is classified as:
relaxing shampoo hard water filtered water |
Hard water.
Water that contains certain salts of calcium, magnesium and other metals is classified as hard water. |
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In what pH range is skin and hair?
4.5 to 5.5 6.5 to 7.0 7.5 to 10.5 11.5 to 12.0 |
4.5 to 5.5.
The pH of skin and hair is in the range of 4.5 to 5.5. |
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Which bonds found in the hair can be easily broken by heat or water?
salt bonds disulfide bonds hydrogen bonds van der Waal's Forces |
Hydrogen bonds.
A hydrogen bond can be easily broken by heat or water. |
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A substance that is able to dissolve another substance is called a(n):
solvent powder ointment emulsion |
Solvent.
A solvent is a substance that is able to dissolve another substance. |
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Which shampoo contains temporary color molecules that adhere to the hair and deposit color?
color shampoo soapless shampoo all-purpose shampoo acid-balanced shampoo |
Color shampoo.
Color shampoo contains temporary color molecules that adhere to the hair and deposit color. |
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Which conditioner will penetrate into the damaged hair shaft and deposit proteins into the cortex?
instant conditioner normalizing conditioner moisturizing conditioner body-building conditioner |
Body-building conditioner.
Body-building conditioners penetrate into the damaged hair shaft and deposit proteins into the cortex. |
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In the process of making a cup of instant hot chocolate, what would the powdered chocolate represent?
solute solvent a dilute solution a concentrated solution |
Solute.
In an instant hot chocolate mixture, the powdered chocolate is the solute. |
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Which term identifies the change assigned to an oxidative hair color procedure?
carbon change oxygen change physical change chemical change |
Chemical change.
A permanent hair color procedure is classified as a chemical change. |
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Atoms make up elements. Elements make up matter. Therefore, all matter is comprised of:
gases atoms carbon compounds |
Atoms.
All matter is comprised of atoms. |
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Mixtures of fats and oils converted to fatty acids by heat and then purified, fall under which of the following classifications?
soaps powders ointments suspensions |
Soaps.
Mixtures of fats and oils converted to fatty acids by heat and then purified are soaps. |
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Oxidants, such as hydrogen peroxide, have the ability to release:
sulfur oxygen nitrogen aluminum |
Oxygen.
Oxidants, such as hydrogen peroxide, have the ability to release oxygen. |
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Which shampoo would generally be recommended for an individual who is ill and bedridden?
soapless shampoo liquid dry shampoo powder dry shampoo conditioning shampoo |
Powder dry shampoo.
A powder dry shampoo can be recommended for a person who is ill and bedridden. |
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Which of the following statements about surfactants is NOT true?
contains a lipophilic part contains a hydrophilic part used to remove oil from the hair prevents shampoo from lathering |
Prevents shampoo from lathering.
Surfactants contain a lipophilic and a hydrophilic part and are used to remove oil from the hair. |
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What makes up the primary composition of hair?
keratin protons electrons trace minerals |
Keratin.
Hair is primarily composed of keratin. |
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Basic substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances are called:
solids elements molecules compounds |
Elements.
Basic substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances are called elements. |
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The bonds found within hair that help organize protein chains in order to build hair are called:
side bonds water bonds ionic bonds covalent bonds |
Side bonds.
Side bonds help organize the protein chains found within the hair. |
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What is the name given to purifying water by passing it through a porous substance?
filtration emulsion hydrophilic sedimentation |
Filtration.
Filtration is the name given to purifying water by passing it through a porous substance. |
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Ammonia, a colorless gas with a strong odor, is composed of hydrogen and:
sulfur carbon sodium nitrogen |
Nitrogen.
Ammonia, a colorless gas with a strong odor, is composed of hydrogen and nitrogen. |
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Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen are the building blocks of:
mixtures elements compounds amino acids |
Amino acids.
Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen are the building blocks of amino acids. |
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Which of the following statements describes how human hair is formed?
salt bonds connect to amino acids hydrogen bonds create a chemical change amino acids cause a simple physical change protein chains connect to other protein chains |
Protein chains connect to other protein chains.
Human hair is formed by protein chains that connect to other protein chains. |
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Which shampoo would most likely be used to remove product build-up?
clarifying shampoo powder dry shampoo conditioning shampoo thinning hair shampoo |
Clarifying shampoo.
Clarifying shampoos often have a higher alkalinity in order to be able to remove residue, such as product build-up or dirt. |
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Atoms that are the same, form a(n):
mixture element mulsion compound |
Element.
Atoms that are the same, form an element. |
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Cleaning the hair and scalp and removing all foreign matter without adversely affecting either the scalp or hair is called:
rinsing relaxing shampooing conditioning |
Shampooing.
Cleaning the hair and scalp and removing all foreign matter without adversely affecting either the scalp or hair is called shampooing. |
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When two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom, the result is water, which is called a(n):
atom mixture element compound |
Compound.
When two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom, the result is water, which is a compound. |
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All of the following statements regarding pH are true EXCEPT:
pH measurement scale ranges from 0 to 14 a solution is acidic if it has more negative hydroxide ions solutions with equal hydrogen and hydroxide ions are neutral pH is a unit of measurement that indicates whether a substance is acidic, neutral or alkaline |
A solution is acidic if it has more negative hydroxide ions.
True statements about pH include: solutions with equal hydrogen and hydroxide ions are neutral, the pH measurement scale ranges from 0 to 14, and pH is a unit of measurement that indicates whether a substance is acidic, neutral or alkaline. |
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What occurs during oxidation?
ammonia acids form different proteins enzymes break down large molecules a substance gains an electron and oxygen is released a substance loses an electron and oxygen is acquired |
A substance loses an electron and oxygen is acquired.
During oxidation a substance loses an electron and oxygen is acquired. |
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Two or more atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n):
protein neutron electron molecule |
Molecule.
Two or more atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a molecule. |
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Which of the following terms means non-mixable?
solvent solution miscible immiscible |
Immiscible.
Immiscible means non-mixable (not able to be mixed). |
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Melting ice changes water from a solid to a liquid. Boiling water changes water from a liquid to a gas. These are examples of what type of change?
physical chemical elemental molecular |
Physical.
Melting ice and boiling water are examples of a physical change. |
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What would be used to determine if a bottle of hydrogen peroxide is still potent if the purchase date was no longer on the label?
pH scale lightener patch test hydrometer |
Hydrometer.
In the absence of a label, use a hydrometer to determine if hydrogen peroxide is still potent. |
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Dimethicones give hair a smooth feel when dry and make it easier to comb.
True False |
False.
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A chemical change in matter occurs when water freezes to become ice.
True False |
False.
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The scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes of matter is known as molecular biology.
True False |
False.
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Porosity refers to the ability of the hair to absorb moisture, liquids or chemicals.
True False |
True.
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Ammonia is the most common oxidizing agent used to develop color.
True False |
False.
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When you wet your hair, you're causing the disulfide bonds to weaken, leaving your hair more pliable to work with.
True False |
False.
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Disturbing the peptide bonds in hair can destroy the proten structure and affect the way hair looks.
True False |
True.
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pH numbers measure the amount of acid or alkali in a water-based solution.
True False |
True.
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Lightening hair always involves oxidation of the natural melanin in the hair.
True False |
True.
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Matter with definite weight, but indefinite volume and shape is liquids.
True False |
False.
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Hair is a form of protein called keratin.
True False |
True.
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The molecules found in semi-permanent color are smaller in size and weight than the molecules of temporary colors.
True False |
True.
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Permanent waves using thioglycolic acid have a higher pH value than those using glyceryl monothioglycolate.
True False |
True.
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The carbon bond is a side bond that links the protein chains.
True False |
False.
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Electrons are the smallest complete unit of an element.
True False |
False.
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Carbon is a solid.
True False |
True.
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Oxygen is more abundant on the earth's crust than hydrogen.
True False |
True.
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Water is usually classified as a secondary ingredient in most shampoos.
True False |
False.
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A physical change occurs when oxygen combines with hydrogen to form water.
True False |
False.
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The three basic forms that matter exists as are solids, liquids and atoms.
True False |
False.
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With an atomic number of 1, carbon is the simplest atomic structure.
True False |
False.
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"Acid-balanced" indicates that the pH range falls within the acid range of 6.5 to 10.5.
True False |
False.
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Instant conditioners restore moisture and oils, but they do not replace keratin in the hair shaft.
True False |
True.
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