Basic Chemistry
Oxidation and more
Properties of Water and pH
Cosmetic Preparations Used in Barbering
Other Cosmetic Preparations
100

Organic substances contain

carbon

100

An example of a chemical change, such as iron to rust, is

permanent haircolor

100

_____ is considered to be a universal solvent. 

Water

100

Solutions that soften, swell, or expand the cuticle scales usually have an _____ pH level.

alkaline

100

The usual pH range of hair conditioners is

3.0 to 5.5

200

_____ is an example of an inorganic substance.

DOUBLE POINTS

Metal

200

A chemical reaction that combines an element or compound with oxygen to produce an oxide is known as

oxidation

200

Soaps lather easily in the presence of

DOUBLE POINTS

soft water

200

An _____ shampoo is formulated to prevent the stripping of permanent haircolor from hair.

pH-balanced

200

The primary ingredient in styptic powder or liquid is

alum

300

An _____ is a substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means.

element

300

The four classifications of compounds are acids, bases, salts, and

oxides

300

The pH of a water-based solution measures its degree of

acidity or alkalinity

300

Finishing, detangling, and cream rinses are examples of _____ conditioners.

THRIPLE POINTS

instant

300

The basic purpose of a cold cream is to

cleanse the skin

400

The change that occurs in burning wood through oxidation is a _____ change.

physical

400

A substance that is dissolved in a solvent is called a

solute  

400

The pH range of hair and skin is

4.5 to 5.5

400

Conditioners that penetrate the cortex to replace lost keratin are _____ conditioners.

protein

400

_____ is a grooming aid that can stimulate the scalp, correct a scalp condition, or be used as a grooming aid.

Hair tonic

500

_____ is an example of a chemical compound.

Water

500

_____ is an example of an emulsion. 

THRIPLE POINTS

Shampoo

500

The condition of the hair and scalp is most influenced by a shampoo product’s

acidity or alkalinity

500

_____ conditioners are formulated to control minor dandruff and scalp conditions.

Medicated

500

_____ may have an alcohol content of up to 35 percent. 

DOUBLE POINTS

Astringents