Matter Flash Cards
21) The scientific study of matter and the physical and chemical changes of matter is known as:
a) physics
b) anatomy
c) chemistry
d) psychology
C - chemistry
1) All matter that is not alive, has never been alive and does not contain carbon, such as rocks, water and minerals falls within the study of:
a) physics
b) anatomy
c) organic chemistry
d) inorganic chemistry
inorganic chemistry
22) The simplest atomic structure is:
a) carbon
b) oxygen
c) sulfur
d) hydrogen
D hydrogen
23) The term used to identify anything that occupies space and has weight is called:
a) a gas
b) matter
c) a solid
d) organic
B matter
2) All matter that is now living or was alive at one time, with carbon present, falls within the scientific division of:
a) physics
b) anatomy
c) organic chemistry
d) inorganic chemistry
organic chemistry
24) The term used to identify anything that occupies space is called:
a) a gas
b) matter
c) a solid
d) organic
B matter
3) Amino acids that create proteins are linked together end to end by:
a) salt bonds
b) side bonds
C) peptide bonds
d) alkaline bonds
peptide bonds
25) Two or more of the same atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n):
a) protein
b) neutron
c) electron
d) molecule
D molecule
25) Two or more of the same atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n):
a) protein
b) neutron
c) electron
d) molecule
D molecule
25) Two or more of the same atoms joined together by a chemical bond is a(n):
a) protein
b) neutron
c) electron
d) molecule
D molecule
4) Atoms have three main parts: protons, neutrons and:
a) neutrons
b) elements
c)electrons
d) compounds
C. electrons
26) Water freezing and becoming ice is an example of what type of change?
a) physical
b) chemical
c) elemental
d) molecular
A physical
5) Atoms that are different, form a(n):
a) mixture
b) element
c) emulsion
d) compound
d) compound
27) What is created when amino acids join together in chains?
a) proteins
b) elements
c) chemicals
d) compounds
A proteins
28) What is the side bond that is of the greatest concern to the salon professional?
a) salt bond
b) disulfide bond
c) hydrogen bond
d) van der Waals forces
B disulfide bond
29) What makes up the primary composition of hair?
a) keratin
b) protons
c) electrons
d) trace minerals
A keratin
6) Atoms that are the same, form a(n):
a. Mixture
b. Elements
c. Emulsion
d. Compound
B. Elements
30) When amino acids combine to form the protein of the hair:
a) they form a new amino acid group
b) they take on a spiraling configuration
c) the hair’s amino acid content will decrease
d) the hair’s amino acid content will increase
B -they take on a spiraling configuration
31) When two hydrogen atoms combine with one oxygen atom, the result is a water molecule, which
is a(n):
a) atom
b) mixture
c) element
d) compound
D compound
7) Basic substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances are called:
A. Solids
B. Elements
C. Molecules
D. Compounds
B. Elements
32) Which bond is the backbone of all protein molecules?
a) salt
b) keratin
c) peptide
d) hydrogen
c) peptide
33) Which bonds found in the hair can be easily broken by heat or water?
a) peptide bonds
b) disulfide bonds
c) hydrogen bonds
d) van der Waals forces
c) hydrogen bonds
34) Which of the following conditions is an example of chemical change?
a) water to ice
b) water to steam
c) raindrops turning to snow
d) oxygen and hydrogen combining to form water
d) oxygen and hydrogen combining to form water
35) Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?
a) iron changing to rust
b) performing a haircut
c) shattering a piece of glass
d) performing a thermal style
a) iron changing to rust
