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based on the acrylics chapter
The term _____ refers to an entire family of thousands of different substances?
Acrylic
The word “mono” in monomer means:
one
Monomer is a liquid and Polymer is a solid? (true or false)
true
What are 4 basic ways to use monomer and polymer products?
natural nail protective overlay
Over the nail as reinforcement
To form and to create a sculptured nail extension
To create nail art designs
What type of monomer is recommended to use on nails?
ethyl methacrylate (EMA)
The chemical reaction that creates polymers is _____?
polymerization
Polymer powders are usually blended _____ to create a wide range of shades from white to jet black
Pigments and colorants
What is a catalyst?
An additive designed to speed up the chemical reactions
Where is the initiator found?
In polymer powder
What chemical is a type of initiator?
Benzoyl peroxide
What is a mixed ratio?
The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead
Which bead is ideal mixed ratio?
medium bead
What is the recommended method of disposing used monomer liquid?
to soak up the rest of the monomer liquid with a paper towel and discard it in a plastic bag.
What is the purpose of nail dehydrator?
removes all dirt and oil from the surface of your nails at a molecular level
Nail primer should completely cover the nail plate? (true or false)
true
Which buffer is used for finish filing, refining, and buffing
fine-grit file
What is a dappen dish
a little glass container that holds a small amount of product for service use
What is the difference between odor-less monomer and a standard monomer?
Odorless products harden slower making a tacky layer called the inhibition layer
The ____ is the area of the nail enhancement with the most strength.
Apex
The area where the natural nail goes beyond the finger and becomes the free edge is known as the ______?
The stress area
Do not begin to apply enhancement product until the primer is ______?
dry
What is a chain reaction?
when the initiators in polymer powder are activated by the catalysts in monomer liquid and link into polymer chains.
Check your primer daily for ______ to ensure that it doesnt become contaminated
clarity
Acid-based primers are effective but can cause serious damage to the _____
skin and eyes
Use _____ of your brush to press and smooth the product
Middle to end of your brush
Note 
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