Basic Chemistry Matter, Elements, and Changes

Question The type of chemistry that deals with matter that was never living and does not contain carbon is called: a. Biochemistry b. Active chemistry c. Organic chemistry d. Inorganic chemistry Anything that occupies space is called: a. Matter b. Energy c. Chemistry d. Combustion All of the following statements are true about liquids except: a. They have definite shape b. They have definite weight c. They have definite volume d. They take the shape of the container in which they are poured Matter with a definite weight, but indefinite volume and shape are: a. Solids b. Gases c. Liquids d. Compounds A change in a substance that creates a new substance with a different material characteristics from those of the original substance is a: a. Phase change b. Physical change c. Chemical change d. Chemical structure All of the following statements are true about physical change except: a. Chemical structure does not change b. Changes always involve either the gain or loss of energy c. A new substance possessing different material composition is created The unifying concept used to organize elements and their similarities is called the: a. Periodic law b. Free electron c. Atomic number d. Molecular weight All of the following statements about the Periodic table are true except: a. There are 92 elements b. The atomic number is the basis for organization c. Mandeleev and Meyer found ways of arranging elements d. The unifying concept used to organize elements Which of the following is the most abundant element in the earth's crust? a. Carbon b. Oxygen c. Nitrogen d. Hydrogen Which of the following have a positive electrical charge and identify the Atom? a. Ions b. Protons c. Neutrons d. Electrons The molecular weight of each element is determined by the: a. Protons b. Protons and neutrons c. Protons and electrons d. Neutrons and electrons Which of the following items have a negative electrical charge? a. Protons b. Neutrons c. Electrons d. Elements Which of the following is created by chemically uniting two different elements? a. Atom b. Element c. Molecule d. Compound All of the following statements about compounds are true except: a. Held together by chemical bonds b. Lack unique chemical and physical characteristics c. Formed by the union of individual elements d. More than 4 million have been identified Which of the following is a process in which a substance gains in electronic and oxygen is released? a. Oxidation b. Reduction c. Ionic bonding d. Covalent bonding The branch of science that deals with the chemicals related to life processes and their reaction within the body is called: a. Anatomy b. Biochemistry c. Organic chemistry d. Inorganic chemistry Which of the following are materials that dissolve in break down large molecules into smaller ones? a. Lipids b. Proteins c. Enzymes d. Amino acids All of the following statements about amino acids are true except: a. There are 22 common amino acids b. They join together in change to form proteins c. They dissolve in break down large molecules d. They consist of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen All of the following statements about carbohydrates are true except: a. They play a key role in metabolism b. They are used by the body to store energy c. They are used to construct and renew the body d. Glucose is the most important carbohydrate for prov A simple unit of a carbohydrate is called a: a. Saccharide b. Disaccharide c. Polysaccharide d. Monosaccharide Which of the following is the term used to describe a base? a. Acid b. Alkaline c. Hydrogen d. Logarithmic Which of the following is the average pH range of the skin? a. 2.5 to 3.5 b. 4.5 to 5.5 c. 6.5 to 7.5 d. 8.5 to 9.5 Answer D. Inorganic chemistry a. Matter a. They have definite shape c. Liquids c. Chemical change c. A new substance possesses different material composition is created a. Periodic law d. The unifying concept used to organize elements is called scientific shorthand b. Oxygen b. Protons b. Protons and neutrons c. Electrons d. Compound b. Lack unique chemical and physical characteristics b. Reduction b. Biochemistry c. Enzymes c. They dissolve and break down large molecules c. They are used to construct in renew the body a. Saccharide b. Alkaline b. 4.5 to 5.5 A mixture of sebum and sweat combined with lipids, minerals and moisture to form a protective barrier for the skin is called the: a. Base b. Hydroxide ion c. Acid mantle d. Potential hydrogen You can keep your clients skin in top shape by doing all of the following except: a. Reading labels knowledgeably b. Selecting and recommending the right product for home care c. Using harsh soaps and cleansers without a toner or moisturizer d. Treating e The solid, or dissolved part, of a solution is called the: a. Solute b. Solvent c. Suspension d. Saturation point The term that describes when a solute will no longer dissolve evenly in the solvent is the: a. Suspension b. Saturation point c. Miscible solvent d. Homogeneous dispersion Solvents of that easily mix together are called: a. Miscible b. Emulsions c. Immiscible d. Suspensions A hard, low level water or anhydrous product used by rubbing the product directly on the skin is called: a. Stick b. Powder c. Aerosol d. Emulsion All of the following statements regarding aerosols are true except: a. They are explosive and flammable b. They are products package under pressure c. They are environmentally friendly to discard d. They are blended with a propellant inside a container Which ingredient listed below is compatible with both water and oil? a. Fatty acid b. Emulsifier c. Humectant d. Surfactant Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect are called: a. Surfactants b. Humectants c. Active ingredients d. Inactive ingredients Which of the following is the first ingredient found in the majority of cosmetic skincare products? a. Water b. Dimethicone c. Methylparaben d. Cyclomethicone Which of the following are organic in gradients that bind water and deposit it into the skin? a. Fatty acids b. Emollients c. Surfactants d. Humectants All of the following statements about emollients are true except: a. They are used to condition or soften the skin b. They provide a protective barrier called an occlusive barrier c. They are found in concentrations ranging between 20% and 30% d. They hel Which of the following have the ability to bind a wide range of organic and inorganic matter to water? a. Emollients b. Surfactants c. Fatty acids d. Humectants Which of the following allow for the suspension of small particle solids in a base by creating a supporting structure to prevent settling? a. Emollients b. Botanicals c. Thickeners d. Humectants All the following are benefits that may be derived from botanicals except: a. Drying effects b. Conditioning effects c. Antibacterial effects d. Antiinflammatory effects Which of the following are included in cosmetic products to maintain microbiological integrity or product quality during production, storage and use by the consumer? a. Thickeners b. Botanicals c. Preservatives d. Viscosity modifiers Which of the following are vegetable, mineral or pigment dies that are added to products to enhance its appearances? a. Botanicals b. Coloring agents c. Chelating agents d. Antibacterial agents Which of the following means the product is less likely to provoke an allergic reaction? a. Fragrance b. Allergenic c. Antibacterial d. Hypoallergenic An ingredient used in skin care products to cover (mask) undesirable odors in the product base is: a. Water b. Fragrance c. Fatty alcohol d. Hydroxy acid Acids or bases used to adjust the desired product pH level are called: a. Comedogenic b. PH adjustors c. Active ingredients d. Non-Comedogenic Which of the following are ingredients that are likely to block or clog the pores and contribute to pimples? a. Antibacterial b. Comedogenic c. Hypoallergenic d. Non-Comedogenic All of the following statements about sunscreens are true except: a. They are in active ingredients b. They are usually 2% to 7% in concentration c. They are considered drugs under FDA guidelines d. They are used in products to block or absorb ultraviolet c. Acid mantle c. Using harsh soaps and cleansers without a toner or moisturizer a. Solute b. Saturation point a. Miscible a. Stick c. They are environmentally friendly to discard b. Emulsifier c. Active ingredients a. Water d. Humectants c. They are found in concentrations ranging between 20% and 30% b. Surfactants c. Thickeners a. Drying effects c. Preservatives c. Coloring agents d. Hypoallergenic b. Fragrance b. PH adjustors b. comedogenic a. They are in active ingredients Chemically unstable molecules caused by environmental pollutions and UV exposure are called: a. Silicones b. Antioxidants c. Free radicals d. Hydroxy acids Which of the following is a non-comedogenic emollient that gives products a silky feeling? a. Dimethicone b. Hydroxy acids c. Cyclomethicone d. Dimethicone copolyol Organic acids extracted from a variety of natural sources such as fruits, sugar and milk are called: a. Vitamins b. Enzymes c. Hydroxy acids d. Dimethicone Copolyol Ingredients that are designed to dissolve keratin proteins on the surface of the skin are called: a. Vitamins b. Enzymes c. Lighteners d. Coloring agents Which of the following statements about lighteners is not true? a. Used at relatively high levels b. Used to bleach or lighten areas of pigmentation c. May slowly block production of melanin d. Require continued use for noticeable effects The promotion and advertising of cosmetics and many other products are regulated by the: a. FDA b. FTC c. CTFA d. FFDCA The process of a substance losing an electron in acquiring oxygen is called: a. Reduction b. Oxidation c. Ionic bonding d. Covalent bonding What types of atoms have evenly paired electrons in their outer most orbit show? a. Molecules b. Stable atoms c. Unstable atoms d. Compound atoms What government authority is responsible for regulating cosmetics? a. FDA b. FPLA c. CTFA d. FFDCA What are fatty acids that have been exposed to hydrogen? a. Emollients b. Humectants c. Surfactants d. Fatty alcohols Products package under pressure and blended with a gas inside a container are called: a. Gels b. Sticks c. Aerosols d. Ointments The chemical behavior of an atom depends mostly on the: a. Number of neutrons b. Number of electrons in their innermost shell c. Number of electrons in the outer most shell d. Number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus What is the smallest particle of a compound that contains all of the chemical properties? a. Atom b. Neutron c. Element d. Molecule The study of chemical reactions, such as growth, reproduction and respiration, that occur within a living organism is called: a. Anatomy b. Biochemistry c. Organic chemistry d. Inorganic chemistry What is the pH of pure distilled water? a. 0 b. 5 c. 7 d. 14 Which of the following cosmetic ingredients is considered a drug product under FDA guidelines that functions by blocking the sun's rays or absorbing UV radiation? a. Fragrance b. Lightener c. Sunscreen d. Antioxidant Which of the following may contain salt such as calcium or magnesium? a. Glucose b. Soft water c. Hard water d. Moisturizers What skin renewing agent was introduced in 1997 as a type of skin regeneration accelerator? a. Malic acid b. Copper peptides c. Beta hydroxy acid's d. Alpha hydroxy acid's Ingredients responsible for producing the desired affect our called: a. Surfactants b. Humectants c. Active d. Inactive Which of the following cosmetic products is "forced together" by mixing the individual components using high temperatures or by agitating them? a. Aerosol b. Emulsion c. Saturation d. Suspension All of the following statements about solutions are true except: a. The solid part is called the solvent b. The dissolve the part is called the solute c. Organic substances are not suitable in water d. Cosmetic products tend to use water as the solvent Two or more compounds blended physically is called a(n): a. solution b. Mixture c. Emulsion d. Suspension What is the liquid part of a solution called? a. Solute b. Solvent c. Suspension d. Saturation point Which of the following cosmetic product is formed when two or more nonmixable substances are united with small droplets of a binder? a. Aerosol b. Emulsion c. Saturation d. Suspension What is the general term for articles that are used to cleanse, beautify or alter the appearance of the human body? a. Drugs b. Cosmetics c. Emulsions d. Humectants c. Free radicals c. Cyclomethicone c. Hydroxy acids b. Enzymes a. Used at relatively high levels b. FTC b. oxidation b. Stable atoms a. FDA d. Fatty alcohols c. Aerosols c. Number of electrons in the outer most shell d. Molecule b. Biochemistry c. 7 c. Sunscreen c. Hard water b. Copper peptides c. Active b. Emulsion a. The solid part is called the solvent b. Mixture b. Solvent b. Emulsion b. Cosmetics All of the following statements are true about the pH scale except: a. The pH scale is logarithmic b. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14 c. Acids has a value of seven greater d. Indicates whether a substance is acidic, neutral or alkaline Which of the following product has been formulated with a thickening agent to increase viscosity? a. Gel b. Powder c. Aerosol d. Ointment The science that deals with all matter that is now living or was alive at one time is called: a. Anatomy b. biochemistry c. organic chemistry d. inorganic chemistry All of the following statements about compounds are true except: a. They are formed by the union of two different elements b. They are two Atoms joined together c. More than 4 million compounds have been identified d. They have unique chemical and physica Ingredients that possess the ability to destroy bacteria on the surface of the skin are known as: a. Antioxidants b. Antibacterial c. Comedogenic d. Hypoallogenic What are the basic materials that the body uses to construct and renew itself? a. Lipids b. Proteins c. Saccharide d. Carbohydrates Which ingredients help increase the density in emulsions and gel-like products? a. Surfactants b. Thickeners c. Preservatives d. Chelating agents The part of the atom that has no electrical charge is the: a. Protons b. Neutrons c. electrons d. electrons orbiting shell Ingredients used in some treatment products to prevent skin inflammation in free radical damage are called: a. antioxidants b. antibacterial c. comedogenic d. hypoallergenic Joining of hydrogen and oxygen to form water is an example of: a. oxidation b. reduction c. physical change d. chemical change Which of the following common ingredient groups delivers anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-irritated and antioxidant benefits? a. Vitamins b. botanicals c. lighteners d. hydroxy acids A mixture of two or more compounds in which each component is evenly disbursed is called a: a. gel b. powder c. solution d. suspension The smallest complete units of an element are called: a. atoms b. protons c. neutrons d. electrons Which scientific term defines a positively charged substance able to release a hydrogen ion? a. Acid b. base c. alkaline d. potential hydrogen What is even dispersion of a solid substance in a liquid-based called? a. Stick b. solution c. powder d. suspension Which of the following is not one of the major biochemical compound groups in the body? a. Lipids b. proteins c. acid mantle d. carbohydrates Skin care lotions are in example of what distinct form of matter? a. Gas b. solid c. liquid d. organic This form of matter has a definite weight, volume, and shape: a. solid b. gas c. liquid d. carbon If a carboxyl group is located on the second carbon atom of the chain, that ingredient is categorized as what type of acid? a. malic b. poly hydroxy c. beta hydroxy d. alpha hydroxy What measurement indicates whether a substance is acidic, neutral or alkaline? a. PH b. acidity c. oxidation d. saturation point Of the following products, which is a finally ground solid that is mixed evenly with additional ingredients? a. Gel b. aerosol c. powder d. ointment What level of pH will increase the skins permeability and leave it vulnerable to injury by environmental factors? a. 4 b. 5 c. 7 d. 8 Which of the following examples of silicone makes a product feel soft, especially sunscreens? a. Propylparaben b. dimethicone c. cyclomethycaine d. dimethicone copolyol When no "trading" is taking place in the atoms are sharing the electrons, they are held together by a(n): a. Oxidation b. reduction c. ionic bond d. covalent bond Which of the following will liquids contains very few minerals? a. Hot water b. soft water c. hard water d. cold water How many naturally occurring elements exist? a. 82 b. 92 c. 102 d. 103 Which common skin care product is in emulsion used to provide emolliency and moisture to the skin? a. Lotion b. emulsifier c. powder d. ointment c. Acids have a value of seven greater a. Gel c. Organic chemistry b. They are two atoms joined together b. Antibacterial b. Proteins b. Thickeners b. Neutrons a. Antioxidants d. Chemical change b. Botanicals c. Solution a. Atom a. Acid d. Suspension c. Acid mantle c. Liquid a. Solid c. Beta hydroxy a. PH c. Powder d. 8 b. Dimethicone d. Covalent bond b. Soft water b. 92 a. Lotion What ingredient is used in cosmetic products to keep skin firm, yet soft and easy when applying to skin? a. Fatty acid b. Emollients c. surfactants d. humectants Emollients in products are generally found in concentrations ranging between: a. 1% to 2% b. 3% to 5% c. 2% to 10% d. 15% to 20% What is the scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes affecting matter? a. Biology b. chemistry c. chemical analysis d. cosmetic regulations Which of the following is a group of products intended to treat symptoms or cure a medical condition? a. Drugs b. cosmetics c. emulsions d. humectants Which of the following cosmetic products are anhydrous substances that have the thick and heavy texture of a paste? a. Lotions b. creams c. powders d. ointments When positive and negative ions join, they are held together by a(n): a. compound b. ionic bond c. covalent bond d. oxidation-reduction reaction Ingredients added to a product to enhance the affectedness of a preservative are called: a. fragrance b. thickeners c. chelating agents d. viscosity modifiers Molecules that contain several carboxyl groups in the same chain are called: a. malic acids b. poly hydroxy acids c. beta hydroxy acids d. alpha hydroxy acid's Oils and Oil-soluble substances used to condition and soften the skin are called: a. fatty acid b. emollients c. surfactants d. humectants Basic units of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reaction are called: a. atoms b. neutrons c. electrons d. elements The ability to do work to accomplish some change is called: a. matter b. change c. energy d. transformation a. Fatty acids c. 2% to 10% b. Chemistry a. Drugs d. Ointments b. Ionic bond c. Chelating agents b. Poly hydroxy acids b. Emollients a. Atoms c. Energy