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Milady 2008 Chapter 28 Study Guide
Acrylic Methacrylate Nails
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05/07/2012

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Nail enhancements based on mixing together liquids and powders are commonly called:
Definition
Acrylics
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The subcategory or family of thousands of acrylic substances that is used to create nail enhancements is technically known as:
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Methacrylate
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Acrylic nails are made with powder and:
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Liquid
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The monomer in acrylic nail enhancements represents the:
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Liquid
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The polymer in acrylic nail enhancements represents the:
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Powder
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The monomer in one unit is called a:
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Molecule
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The liquid portion of acrylic nails is based on _______ _____________ monomer.
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Ethyl methacrylate
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A chemical reaction that creates polymers and is also called curing or hardening is known as
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Polymerization
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___________ is used prior to acrylic nail application to remove surface moisture from the nails.
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Dehydrator
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A substance that speeds up the chemical reactions between monomers and polymers is called a:
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Catalyst
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_______ is used to enhance adhesion of acrylic nails.
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Primer
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A process that joins together monomers to create very long polymer chains is called a:
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Chain Reaction
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Catalysts are added to the ________ and used to control the set or cutting time.
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Liquid
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Benzoyl peroxide is an ________ that is added to the powder to start a chain reaction which leads to the creation of long polymer chains.
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Initiator
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Using wrong powder with your chosen liquid could result in nails that are:
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Not properly cured
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The amount of monomer and polymer used to create a bead is called the
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Mix ratio
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If equal amounts of liquid and powder are used to create a bead, it is called a:
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Dry bead
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If twice as much liquid is used as powder the bead is called a:
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Wet bead
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Using the proper mixture of powder and liquid ensures proper set and maximum _________ of the nail enhancement.
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Durability
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If too little powder is used, the nail enhancement can become:
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Weaker
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______-________ primer is corrosive to the skin and potentially dangerous to the eyes.
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Acid-Based
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The use of dappen dishes to hold acrylic products helps to:
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Minimize evaporation
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For use with acrylic products, the best brushes are composed of:
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Sable hair
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For nail salon related applications, gloves made of _______________ work best
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Nitrilepolymer
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Nail enhancements that are not properly maintained, have a greater tendency to:
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Lift and Break
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Nail enhancements are hard enough to_______ ____ _________ if they make a clicking sound when lightly tapped.
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File and shape
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The method for maintaining the beauty, durability, and longevity of the artificial nail enhancement is known as
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Rebalancing
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Nipping an acrylic nail may perpetuate a lifting problem and can damage the
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nail plate
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Odorless products harden more slowly which creates the tacky layer called the
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Inhibition layer
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___________ ____________ ___________ in the powder with the brush may be needed with low odor products in order to create the proper mix of powder and liquid.
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Multiple circular motions
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