Exam 15: The Chemistry of Household Products

Which of these is\are characteristic(s)of soap? I. It acts at surfaces. II. It contains a polar ionic head. III. Micelles of soap are neutral and therefore react with grease effectively.

When nylon is produced, the small molecule lost during the condensation polymerization process is _______.

Which of these two substances are responsible for the natural color of hair?

Soap is classified as a(n):

A mixture where one substance in a finely divided state is dispersed throughout another is known as a ____.

Which of these substances will stain fabric but can be removed because it dissolves easily in water?

Which of these substances serves as a "balling" reducer and an additional stain remover in detergents?

Which of these substances is the primary component in conditioners?

Which of the following are combined to produce nylon?

A group of soap molecules will form a micelle to minimize which of these?

Permanently curled hair is achieved by applying a(n)____ to the hair followed by a(n)____ to reform the disulfide linkages.

Which of these substances serves no laundering purpose in a detergent except to increase bulk?

The human nose contains how many chemical receptors?

Which of these is another name for colloidal suspensions?

Any substance that increases the effectiveness of a surfactant is known as a(n)____.

Which of these products is\are not an emulsion of oil and water? I. Creams II. Lotions III. Foundations IV. Perfumes

Soap functions in the dissolution of grease when its ____ interacts with the nonpolar grease while its ____ interacts with water.

PVC stands for polyvinyl ________.

Which of these pairs represents the two functions of a builder in detergents?

A polymer formed by the attaching monomer units one after another without the loss of any atoms is known as a(n)____.