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Unit 2 : Skin Care Flashcards

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Wht is Ultraviolet (UV) radiation

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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a high-energy form of EM radiation and is present in sunlight.

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What happens when exposed to UV light?

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Expsoure to UV light provides sufficicient energy for bonds to be broken within molecules.
UV light causes sunburn and accelerates aging of skin.Sun-block applied to your skin prevents UV light reaching the skin.

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What are free radicals?

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Free radicals are highly reactive atoms that have one unpaired electron.

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How are Free radicals formed?

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Free radiclas can be formed when a covalent bonds is broken down by enery supplied by UV light.

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What is free radical scavengers?

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Free-radical scavengers are molecules that react with free radicals to form stable molecules.
prevents free radical chains from occurring

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List three everyday item free radical scavengers are added to

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Cosmetics
Foods
Plastics

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