Chemistry
Which element is the most abundant in the earth's crust and the second most abundant element in the earth's atmosphere?
Oxygen
Beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) is also know as
Salicylic
A pH of 5 is how many times more acidic than a pH of 6?
10
Which common AHA can penetrate into the epidermis more effectively because it has the smallest molecular size?
Glycolic
In what pH range is hair, skin and nails?
4.5 to 5.5
When a substance gains an electron and oxygen is released, the process is called:
Reduction
Drunk driving the boat on the lake
The boy
Two or more atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n):
Molecule
How often should the esthetician review client records and comments to make sure there are no changes needed?
Every visit
The skin starts to peel off in sheets after how many days following a medium-depth peel?
5-10 days
Protons have which type of electrical charge?
Positive
A simple unit of a carbohydrate is called:
Saccharide
What is a negatively charged ion called?
Anion
When a solution has an equal number of hydrogen and hydroxide ions, the solution is considered:
Neutral
What term is used for a group of acids that occur naturally in food?
AHA
What is the proper way to dispose of unused chemical exfoliants?
saturate with baking soda then place in the trash
Skin comprises two solids, which are carbon and sulfur and three gases, which are hydrogen, nitrogen and:
Oxygen
What kind of substance does pH indicate the acidity or alkalinity of?
Water-based
Which common AHA can penetrate into the epidermis more effectively because it has the smallest molecular size?
Glycolic
What are the three major biochemical compound groups in the body?
proteins, carbohydrates and lipids
All matter that is not alive, has never been alive and does not contain carbon, such as rocks, water and minerals falls within the study of:
Inorganic Chemistry
What product can be used to protect delicate areas around the nose and eyes, during a chemical peel?
Vaseline
Matter with definite weight but indefinite volume and shape is called:
a Gas
Oxygen and hydrogen combining to form water, is an example of what kind of change?
Chemical
Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen form the basis of:
Amino Acids