Shampoo

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Shampoo Conditioning Chemistry Test Review
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1. An ingredient that removes metal atoms from
hard water is a(n)

• A) antioxidant
• B) detergent
• C) opacifier
• D) emulsion
• E) chelator

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2. Another term for an abrasive is a(n)

• A) acidifier
• B) exfoliant
• C) binding agent
• D) opacifier
• E) emollient

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3. A substance that decreases the surface
tension of water so that it will interact with
another liquid is a(n)

• A) preservative
• B) solvent
• C) surfactant
• D) amino acid
• E) anti-inflammatory

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4. Silicon oils are found in ___.

• A) conditioners
• B) antibacterial agents
• C) pH adjusters
• D) fragrances
• E) disinfectants

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5. Which of the following is/are commonly used
as humectants?

• A) sodium citrate
• B) EDTA
• C) PEG compounds
• D) glycerine
• E) alcohols

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6. Collagen is often used as a(n)

1. A) abrasive
2. B) water-binding agent
3. C) detergent
4. D) foaming agent
5. E) pH adjuster

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7. A substance that has the power to soften or
relax is called a(n)

• A) opacifier
• B) stabilizer
• C) emollient
• D) pearling agent
• E) sunscreen

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8. Which of the following is/are surface active
agents?

• A) amino acids
• B) exfoliants
• C) pearling agents
• D) vitamins
• E) detergents

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9. EDTA is a commonly used

• A) detergent
• B) exfoliant
• C) coloring agents
• D) cationic surfactants
• E) chelator

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10. ___ can be used as a humectant, foaming
agent, detergent, and antibacterial agent.

• A) EDTA
• B) cocamidopropyl betaine
• C) glycerine
• D) ammonium lauryl sulfate
• E) chelators

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11. Any ingredient that can reduce the harmful
effects of oxygen, sunlight, or other
free-radicals is a(n)

• A) antioxidant
• B) anti-inflammatory
• C) antibacterial
• D) amino acid
• E) conditioner

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12. Which of the following probably do nothing
for the hair if they are in a shampoo or
conditioner?

• A) conditioners
• B) humectants
• C) vitamins
• D) proteins
• E) surfactants

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13. Surfactants are also known as

• A) abrasives
• B) pearling agents
• C) humectants
• D) wetting agents
• E) preservatives

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14. Protein and Protein derivatives are used to

• A) bind metal atoms in the water
• B) feed the hair
• C) lower the pH of the hair
• D) attract moisture from the air
• E) improve texture and elasticity

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15. ___ makes up a good portion of scalp sebum.

• A) fatty materials
• B) chelators
• C) humectants
• D) vitamins
• E) detergents

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16. Saponin is a(n)

• A) man-made surfactant
• B) natural surfactant
• C) organic acid
• D) vitamin
• E) humectant

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17. Which of the following surfactants is often
used in baby shampoos?

• A) amphoteric
• B) nonionic
• C) anionic
• D) cationic
• E) ammonium lauryl sulfate

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18. If the end of a detergent molecule is
hydrophopbic, it will stick to oil.

• A) TRUE
• B) FALSE

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19. Cationic surfactants

• A) are the harshest
• B) have antibacterialproperties
• C) are neutral
• D) do NOT condition hair
• E) are used in baby shampoos

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20. The tail of a surfactant molecules is

• A) oil-fearing
• B) lipophobic
• C) water-loving
• D) hydrophilic
• E) lipophilic

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21. A bead of oil or water which is completely
surrounded by surfactant molecules is called a(n)
___.

• A) humectant
• B) micelle
• C) exfoliant
• D) chelator
• E) gycerine

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22. The hydrophilic head of a surfactant
molecule is attracted to ___.

• A) oil
• B) skin
• C) water
• D) hair
• E) none of the above

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23. Water is the main ingredient in most
shampoos.

• A) TRUE
• B) FALSE

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24. Which type of surfactant is
considered to be harsh and irritating?

• A) nonionic
• B) cationic
• C) amphoteric
• D) anionic

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25. Which type of surfactant is often used in
baby shampoos?

• A) amphoteric
• B) anionic
• C) nonionic
• D) cationic

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26. Ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl
sulfate, and sodium laureth sulfate are all ___.

• A) chelators
• B) amino acids
• C) surfactants
• D) binding agents
• E) anti-inflammatory agents

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27. The majority of shampoo sales are based on
the shampoos __.

• A) effectiveness
• B) medicinal properties
• C) cost
• D) coloring and fragrance
• E) reputation

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28. Things that evaporate quickly and are
regulated by the EPA are ___

• A) surfactants
• B) VOCs
• C) silicons
• D) collagens
• E) NaCl

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29. An anti-inflammatory agent will reduce the
effects of

• A) sunlight damage
• B) bacterial growth
• C) swelling or tenderness
• D) fire damage
• E) none of the above

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30. In a surfactant, the interface is

• A) the part of the detergent molecule that is in
  the oil
• B) the part of the detergent molecule that is in
  the water
• C) the boundary between the oil and the water
• D) the surface of the water
• E) the surface of the oil

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31. The special type of ionic bonding between
water molecules is called

• A) End bonds
• B) Peptide bonds
• C) Disulfide bonds
• D) Covalent bonding
• E) Hydrogen bonding

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32. Mixtures of oil and water are called _.

• A) chelating agents
• B) emulsions
• C) fragrances
• D) stabilizers
• E) VOCs

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33. Coconut, Palm, Castor, and Olive are
commonly used ___.

• A) plant oils
• B) VOCs
• C) fragrances
• D) stabilizers
• E) foaming agents

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34. A shampoo which contains chelating agents is
called a ___ shampoo.

• A) medicated
• B) balancing
• C) clarifying
• D) dry
• E) conditioning

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35. Which type of surfactant is both a poor
cleaner and expensive?

• A) nonionic
• B) cationic
• C) anionic
• D) amphoteric

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36. ___ inhibit the growth of mold or bacteria
in the shampoo or conditioner.

• A) disinfectant
• B) opacifier
• C) chelator
• pearling agent
• preservative

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37. Which of the following shampoo/ conditioner
ingredients can be used as 1) antibacterial, 2)
detergent, 3) humectant, and 3) foaming agent

• A) gycerine
• B) EDTA
• C) gycerol disterate
• cocamidopropyl betaine
• volatile organic compounds

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38. An O/W micelle would have ___ in the middle.

• A) oil
• B) water
• C) vitamins
• surfactant
• opacifiers

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39. Which of the following will only help hair
if they are eaten?

• A) antioxidants
• B) chelators
• C) amino acids
• vitamins
• proteins

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40. Which of the following is NOT one of the
6 major categories of conditioners?

• A) detanglers
• B) emollients
• C) reconstructors
• glossers
• moisturizers

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41. NaCl is a common ___ agent.

• A) water-binding
• B) pearling
• C) binding
• thickening
• chelating

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42. An opacifier will cause the shampoo or
conditioner to ___.

• A) have an acid pH
• B) foam
• C) have an iridescent sheen
• thickening
• grab metal ions

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43. A substance that can remove surface skin is
a(n) __

• A) emollient
• B) emulsion
• C) emulsifier
• exfoliant
• humectant