Fundamentals 1
This is the scientific study of matter.
What is CHEMISTRY?
This is a molecule composed of two or more different kinds of atoms joined together.
What is a COMPOUND?
This is the most widely used solvent in the nail industry.
What is ACETONE?
These are additives that help keep the polish from changing color when it is exposed to too much UV light from the sun.
What are UV Stabilizers?
This is an adhesive used to create layers over the nail when using a wrap system.
What is a WRAP RESIN?
These are the three basic forms of matter.
What is SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, and GASES?
This occurs when the substances of two or more molecules interact and undergo a chemical change.
What is a CHEMICAL REACTION?
Resin, solvents, plasticizers, UV stabilizers, pigments, and dispersants are the six main ingredients in this product.
What is NAIL POLISH?
These are the "essence" of polish.
What are PIGMENTS?
These are ingredients used to set a wrap in just a few seconds.
What are ACCELERATORS?
This is a gaseous state of a substance that is liquid or solid under normal circumstances.
What is VAPOR?
This is the process that occurs when a certain type of molecule, called a monomer molecule, comes together with other monomers to form 3D networks. Also called the curing process.
What is POLYMERIZATION?
This is a tough material that holds polish together.
What is RESIN?
These are additives that help the pigments mix with the resin and the solvent.
What are DISPERSANTS?
This is commonly known as acrylic liquid.
What is LIQUID MONOMER?
These are the five most important elements in biological systems.
What are CARBON, OXYGEN, HYDROGEN, NITROGEN, and SULFUR?
This is necessary for a chemical reaction process to begin.
What is an INITIATOR?
These dissolve the pigments and other ingredients and dry the polish by evaporating and leaving the pigments and resin behind.
What is a SOLVENT?
This is a type of molecular attraction that causes two different surfaces to stick together by an interaction of molecules.
What is ADHESION?
This contains polymers and initiators while others can also contain pigments to give color and silica to keep them free-flowing.
What is POWDER POLYMER?
This is a change in a substance that creates a new substance with different material characteristics.
What is a CHEMICAL CHANGE?
This is a substance that controls the speed at which a chemical reaction occurs.
What is a CATALYST?
These are additives that keep the polish flexible after it is dry.
What are PLASTICIZERS?
These are products that help create the adhesion needed between the nail plate and a nail enhancement product. Methacrylic Acid is an example of this.
What are PRIMING AGENTS or PRIMERS?
This is mainly made of acrylic oligomers and requires a photo-initiator to begin the curing process.
What is GEL?