Chapter 28 Review ~ Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements

Question 1

The liquid portion of acrylic nails is based on ___ monomer.

Answer 1

Ethyl Methacrylate

Question 2

What is used prior to acrylic nail application to remove surface moisture from the nails?

Answer 2

Dehydrator

Question 3

A monomer is one unit called a ___.

Answer 3

Molecule

Question 4

Poly means:

Answer 4

Many

Question 5

The monomer in acrylic nail enhancements is represented by the ___.

Answer 5

Liquid

Question 6

Monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements are made with powder and ___.

Answer 6

Liquid

Question 7

Nail enhancements based on mixing together liquids and powders are commonly called ___.

Answer 7

Acrylics

Question 8

A chemical reaction that creates polymers and also called curing or hardening is also called ___.

Answer 8

Polymerization

Question 9

Benzoyl peroxide is ___ that is added to the powder to start a chain reaction which leads to the creation or long polymer chains.

Answer 9

Initiator

Question 10

If twice as much liquid is used as powder, the bead is called a ___.

Answer 10

Wet bead

Question 11

What is used to enhance the adhesion of acrylic nails?

Answer 11

Primer

Question 12

If equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead, it is called a ___.

Answer 12

Dry Bead

Question 13

A substance that speeds up chemical reactions between monomers and polymers is called ___.

Answer 13

Catalyst

Question 14

Catalysts are added to the ___ and are used to control the set or curing time.

Answer 14

Liquid

Question 15

The amount of monomer and polymer used to create a bead, is called ___.

Answer 15

Mix Ratio

Question 16

A process that joins together monomers to create very long polymer chains is called ___.

Answer 16

Chain Reaction

Question 17

Using the wrong powder with your chosen liquid could result in nails that are ___.

Answer 17

Not Properly Cured

Question 18

For use with acrylic products, the best brushes are composed of ___.

Answer 18

Sable Hair

Question 19

Nail enhancements that are not properly maintained have a greater tendency to ___.

Answer 19

Lift and Break

Question 20

___ primer is corrosive to the skin and potentially dangerous to the eyes.

Answer 20

Acid-based

Question 21

The method for maintaining the beauty, durability, and longevity of the artificial nail enhancement is known as:

Answer 21

Rebalancing

Question 22

If too little powder is used, the nail enhancement can become ___.

Answer 22

Weaker

Question 23

Using the proper mixture of powder and liquid ensures proper set and maximum ___ of the nail enhancement.

Answer 23

Durability

Question 24

The use of dappen dishes to hold acrylic products helps to ___.

Answer 24

Minimize Evaporation

Question 25

For nail salon related applications, gloves made of ___ work best.

Answer 25

Nitrile Polymer Powder

Question 26

To dispose of small amounts of leftover monomer liquid, carefully pour it into a ___ before placing it in a plastic bag.

Answer 26

Absorbent Paper Towel

Question 27

The area of the side of the nail plate that grows free of its attachment to the nail fold is called the ___.

Answer 27

Sidewall

Question 28

Nipping an acrylic nail may perpetuate a lifting problem and can damage the ___.

Answer 28

Nail plate

Question 29

Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the ___.

Answer 29

Inhibition Layer

Question 30

The polymer in acrylic nail enhancements is represented by the ___.

Answer 30

Powder