Why are chelators important to marine organisms?

Why are chelators important to marine organisms?



W) They absorb sunlight

X) They bind trace metals

Y) They prevent sinking

Z) They enhance feeding



Answer: X

Which three factors are responsible for hypoxic zones in the northern Gulf of Mexico?

Which three factors are responsible for hypoxic zones in the northern Gulf of Mexico?




W)Pesticide-laden runoff, high winds, and strong currents

X) Coastal erosion, sedimentation, and spring overturn

Y) High river runoff, vertical stratification, and high biological oxygen demand

Z) Vessel sewage discharges, nutrient elevation, and upwelling



Answer: Y

What does a chemical equation with a negative delta G indicate?

What does a chemical equation with a negative delta G indicate?




W)Releasing energy and not spontaneous

X) Endothermic and spontaneous

Y) Exothermic and may be spontaneous

Z) Using energy and not spontaneous



Answer: Y

What does the Law of Constancy of Composition state?

What does the Law of Constancy of Composition state?




W)The relative proportion of ions and their concentrations are virtually constant

X) The relative proportions of ions are virtually constant, but their concentrations may vary

Y) Changes in salinity will result in changes in the ionic concentration

Z) Ionic concentrations remain fairly constant regardless of the local environmental conditions



Answer: X

Mild-strength relaxers are formulated for:

Mild-strength relaxers are formulated for:



a. normal hair texture with a medium natural curl

b. fine, color-treated, or damaged hair

c. very course, extremely curly hair

d. resistant hair



Answer: Fine, Color-Treated, Or Treated Hair

Japanese thermal straightening:

Japanese thermal straightening:



a. is a recommended service for extremely curly hair

b. usually takes about 30 minutes

c. is appropriate for all color-treated hair

d.is sometimes called thermal reconditioning



Answer: Is Sometimes Called Thermal Reconditioning

When rinsing the hair for a permanent wave, it is recommended that you:

When rinsing the hair for a permanent wave, it is recommended that you:



a. never rinse for longer than 20 seconds

b. make sure the hair is still moderately moist before neutralizing

c. always smell the hair after the recommended time has elapsed

d. aggressively blot the hair



Answer: Always Smell The Hair Is Still Moderately Moist Before Neutralizing

What is the most common neutralizer?

What is the most common neutralizer?



a. ammonia

b. hydrogen peroxide

c. sodium chloride

d. distilled water



Answer: Hydrogen Peroxide


A(n) ____ uses an endothermic process.

A(n) ____ uses an endothermic process.



a. alkaline wave

b. thio-free wave

c. low-pH wave

d. acid-balanced wave



Answer: Low-pH Wave

A pH of 7.0 is ____ than the pH of hair.

A pH of 7.0 is ____ than the pH of hair.



a. 10 times more alkaline

b. 100 times more alkaline

c. 10 times more acidic

d. 100 times more acidic



Answer: 100 Times More Alkaline

Manufacturers ass an alkalizing agent to waving solutions because the acid in them:

Manufacturers ass an alkalizing agent to waving solutions because the acid in them:



a. swells the hair

b. penetrates into the cortex

c. both swells the hair and penetrates into the cortex

d. neither swells the hair nor penetrates into the cortex



Answer: Neither Swells The Hair Nor Penetrates Into The Cortex

Hydrogen bonds can be broken by:

Hydrogen bonds can be broken by:



a. only water

b. only heat

c. either water or heat

d. neither water nor heat



Answer: Either Water or Heat

Which of these are commonly known as lye relaxers?

Which of these are commonly known as lye relaxers?



a. metal hydroxide relaxers

b. carbonate hydroxide relaxers

c. sodium hydroxide relaxers

d. iron hydroxide relaxers



Answer: Sodium Hydroxide Relaxers

Thioglycolic acid:

Thioglycolic acid:



a. has no odor

b. is a common reducing agent

c. is dark in color

d. has a pleasant scent



Answer: Is A Common Reducing Agent

If the client's hair has been treated with a hydroxide relaxer, it:

If the client's hair has been treated with a hydroxide relaxer, it:



a. has disulfide bonds that are in the process of reforming

b. has strong disulfide bonds

c. is ideal for permanent waving

d. will not hold a curl



Answer: Will Not Hold A Curl

Relaxers are:

Relaxers are:



a. extremely alkaline

b. extremely acidic

c. mildly alkaline

d. mildly acidic



Answer: Extremely Alkaline

With extremely curly hair, the twists are the ___:

With extremely curly hair, the twists are the ___:



a. thickest and strongest

b. thinnest and weakest

c. mildly alkaline

d. mildly acidic



Answer: Thinnest and Weakest

With permanent waving, it is recommended that you:

With permanent waving, it is recommended that you:



a. perm hair that has previously been treated with hydroxide relaxers

b. perm excessively damaged hair

c. examine the scalp before the perm service

d. perform a test for metallic salts only if the client requests it



Answer: Examine the Scalp Before the Perm Service

Ammonia-free waves:

Ammonia-free waves:



a. have a very strong odor

b. are very acidic

c. contain some ammonia

d. can be damanging



Answer: Can be Damaging

True acid waves:

True acid waves:



a. have a pH between 5.5 and 8.0

b. require heat to process

c. process very quickly

d. produce a very firm curl



Answer: Require Heat to Process

Porous hair:

Porous hair:



a. is difficult to penetrate

b. should never be permed

c. can be damaged by a highly alkaline permanent waving solution

d. can be damaged be a highly acidic permanent waving solution



Answer: Can Be Damaged By A Highly Alkaline Permanent Waving Solution

When should you perform as elasticity test?

When should you perform as elasticity test?



a. before perming the hair

b. while perming the hair

c. after perming the hair

d. never



Answer: Before Perming the Hair

The natural pH of hair is:

The natural pH of hair is:



a. 4.0

b. 5.0

c. 7.0

d. 8.0



Answer: 5.0

Which of the following statements about addition and condensation polymers is true?

Which of the following statements about addition and condensation polymers is true?



A) Both addition polymers and condensation polymers contain all of the atoms of the monomers.

B) Both addition polymers and condensation polymers lose some atoms from the original monomers when the polymer is formed.

C) Addition polymers contain all of the atoms of the original monomers, but condensation polymers do not.

D) Condensation polymers contain all of the atoms of the original monomers, but addition polymers do not.



Answer: C) Addition polymers contain all of the atoms of the original monomers, but condensation polymers do not.

Which of the following is/are condensation polymers?

Which of the following is/are condensation polymers?



A) polyamide

B) polyurethane

C) polyester

D) All are condensation polymers.



Answer: D) All are condensation polymers.