Back to AI Flashcard MakerAnatomy and Physiology /Hair Chemistry: Foundations Ch 06 Vocabulary Chemistry and Chemical Safety Part 2

Hair Chemistry: Foundations Ch 06 Vocabulary Chemistry and Chemical Safety Part 2

Anatomy and Physiology31 CardsCreated 2 months ago

This deck covers key vocabulary and concepts related to chemistry and chemical safety in the context of hair care, including definitions of chemical processes, properties, and safety measures.

The separation of an atom or molecule into positive and negative ions?

Ionization
Tap or swipe ↕ to flip
Swipe ←→Navigate
1/31

Key Terms

Term
Definition
The separation of an atom or molecule into positive and negative ions?
Ionization
Having an affinity for or an attraction to fat and oils (oil loving)?
Lipophilic
Any substance that occupies space and has mass (weight)?
Matter
Liquids that are mutually soluble, meaning that they can be mixed together to form stable solution?
Miscible
A chemical combination of two or more atoms in definite (fixed) proportions?
Molecule
A substance that causes an increase in cellular mutations, some of which are harmful but others which have little or no effect on the body's function; may cause cancer but not always?
Mutagen

Related Flashcard Decks

Study Tips

  • Press F to enter focus mode for distraction-free studying
  • Review cards regularly to improve retention
  • Try to recall the answer before flipping the card
  • Share this deck with friends to study together
TermDefinition
The separation of an atom or molecule into positive and negative ions?
Ionization
Having an affinity for or an attraction to fat and oils (oil loving)?
Lipophilic
Any substance that occupies space and has mass (weight)?
Matter
Liquids that are mutually soluble, meaning that they can be mixed together to form stable solution?
Miscible
A chemical combination of two or more atoms in definite (fixed) proportions?
Molecule
A substance that causes an increase in cellular mutations, some of which are harmful but others which have little or no effect on the body's function; may cause cancer but not always?
Mutagen
Subatomic particles with no charge?
Neutron
Oil droplets emulsified in water?
Oil-in-water emulsion (aka O/W emulsion)
Prolonged, repeated, or long-term exposure that can cause sensitivity?
Overexposure
A chemical reaction in which the oxidizing agent is reduced (by losing oxygen) and the reducing agent is oxidized (by gaining oxygen)?
Oxidation-reduction (redox)
A substance that releases oxygen?
Oxidizing agent
The abbreviation used for potential hydrogen, representing the quantity of hydrogen ions?
pH
A measure of the acidity and alkalinity of a substance; it has a range of 0-14; with below 7 being acidic and above 7 being alkaline?
pH scale
A change in the form or physical properties of a substance without a chemical reaction or the creation of a new substance?
Physical change
A physical combination of matter in any proportion?
Physical mixture
Characteristics that can be determined without a chemical reaction and that do not cause a chemical change in the substance?
Physical properties
Subatomic particles with a positive charge?
Protons
A chemical combination of matter in definite (fixed) proportions?
Pure substance
A substance that adds hydrogen to a chemical compound or subtracts oxygen from the compound?
Reducing agent
Required by law for all products sold; it includes safety information about products compiled by the manufacturer, including hazardous ingredients, safe use and handling procedures, proper disposal guidelines, and precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Special type of oil used in hair conditioners, water-resistant lubricants for the skin, and nail polish dryers?
Silicones
A very strong alkali used in chemical products and cleaners; commonly known as lye?
Sodium hydroxide
The substance that is dissolved in a solution?
Solute
A stable, uniform mixture of two or more substances?
Solution
The substance that dissolves the solute and makes a solution?
Solvent
A contraction of surface active agents; substances that allow oil and water to mix, or emulsify?
Surfactants
Unstable physical mixtures of undissolved particles in a liquid?
Suspension
A colorless liquid or white crystals with a strong unpleasant odor that is used in permanent waving solutions?
Thioglycolic acid
Alcohols that evaporate easily?
Volatile alcohols
Compounds that contain carbon (organic) and evaporate very easily (volatile)?
Volatile organic compounds
Water droplets emulsified in oil?
Water-in-oil emulsion (aka W/O emulsion)