QUIZΞZ.NΞT
Inorganic chemistry is the study of substances that do not contain the element carbon, but may contain which element?
Hydrogen
A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances without a loss of identity is _____________
an element
Chemically combining two or more atoms in definite proportion forms ____________
a molecule
A(n) ______________ is a stable physical mixture of two or more substances on a solvent
solution
A(n) ____________ is a substance dissolved into a solution
solute
Liquids that are not capable of being mixed together to form stable solutions are considered _____________
immiscible
Unstable physical mixtures of undissolved particles in a liquid are _________________
suspensions
An unstable physical mixture of two or more immiscible substances plus a special ingredient is _______________
an emulsion
A substance that allows oil and water to mix or emulsify is _____________
a surfactant
The tail of a surfactant molecule is oil-loving or _________________
lipophilic
An atom or molecule that carries an electrical charge is called an _______________
ion
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are derived from _______________ and used in the salon to exfoliate the skin and to help adjust the pH of certain products
plants
Chemical reactions that release a significant amount of heat under certain circumstances are _______________
exothermic
A substance that has a pH below 7.0 is considered to be ____________
acidic
Alkanolamines are often used in place of ammonia because they ____________
produce less odor
Which of these is NOT composed of organic chemicals?
Minerals
Elemental molecules contain two or more __________________ of the same element in definite proportions
atoms
Vapor is ______________ that has evaporated into a gas-like state
a liquid
An oxidizing agent is a substance that releases ______________
oxygen
A pure substance is a chemical combination of matter in __________ proportions
fixed
The glitter in nail polish that can separate from the polish is an example of ________________
a suspension
Water-in-oil emulsions feel ___________ than oil-in-water emulsions
greasier
The ingredient used to raise the pH in hair products to allow the solution to penetrate the hair shaft is ______________
ammonia
Volatile organic compounds contain ______________ and evaporate very easily
carbon
The chemical reaction that combines a substance with oxygen to produce an oxide is ______________
oxidation
The term LOGARITHM means multiples of _____________
10
A chemical reaction in which oxidation and reduction take place at the same time is ____________
redox
Any substance that occupies space and has mass is ______________
matter
Characteristics that can only be determined by a chemical reaction and a chemical change in the substance are _____________
chemical properties
A chemical combination of matter in definite proportions is a(n) ______________
pure substance
A physical combination of matter in any proportion is a ______________
physical mixture
The ____________ is the smallest chemical component of an element
atom
Rapid oxidation of a substance accompanied by the production of heat and light is _______________
conbustion
Characteristics that can be determined without a chemical reaction and that DO NOT involve a chemical change in the substance are ____________
physical properties
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