Product Chemistry Simplified Test

• 01	A chemical that cause two surfaces to stick together is a/an:

• a. Contaminant
• b. Adhesive
• c. Saturated solvent
• d. Surfactant

• 02	Substances that improve adhesion are:

• a. Primers
• b. Solutes
• c. Enhancements
• d. Corrosives

• 03	Washing hands and scrubbing the nail plate removes:

• a. Bacteria and fungal spores
• b. Surface oils
• c. Contaminants
• d. a, b & c

• 04	Adhesion is best when the nail plate is:

• a. Roughed up
• b. Thin
• c. Cold
• d. Clean and dry

• 05	Overfilling promotes all of the following problems EXCEPT:

• a. Allergic reactions
• b. Bruising
• c. Infections
• d. Loss of the nail plate

• 06	Gigantic chains of molecules are called:

• a. Corrosives
• b. Monomers
• c. Polymers
• d. Histamines

• 07	A monomer that joins different polymer chains is called a:

• a. Bridge
• b. Rung
• c. Cross-linker
• d. Tie

• 08	Light-cured enhancements generally use:

• a. Sunlight
• b. Ultraviolet light
• c. Fluorescent light
• d. Incandescent light

• 09	All of the following are evaporation coatings EXCEPT:

• a. Nail polishes
• b. Gels
• c. Top coats
• d. Base coats

• 10	The most common skin disease for nail technicians is:

• a. Acne
• b. Eczema
• c. Psoriasis
• d. Contact dermatitis