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- 5. Likes to chase mice
- 6. An atom or molecule that carries and electrical charge. (either positive or negative charge)
- 7. This represents the quantity of hydrogen ions. The abbreviation used for potential hydrogen.
- 8. solution A solution that has a pH above 7.0.
- 9. scale A measure of the acidity and alkalinity of a substance; It has a range from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral.
- 10. alcohol Alcohols that evaporate easily. Ex. rubbing alcohol.
- 11. Flying mammal
- 15. Colorless gas with a pungent odor that is composed of hydrogen and nitrogen. This compound is used to raise the pH in hair products so that the hair cuticle is penetrated.
- 16. Special type of oil containing the element silicon used in hair conditioners,styling products. In hair care, they are primarily used to lubricate/condition and to add shine.
- 18. organic compounds (VOCs) Compounds that contain carbon and evaporate very easily; Abbreviated VOCs. Ex. isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and ethyl acetate used in nail polish and removers.
- 19. Multiples of 10.
- 20. solution A solution that has a pH below 7.0.
- 21. An ion with a positive electrical charge. Ex. hydrogen ion (H+)
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- 1. Sweet, colorless, oily substance used as a solvent and as a moisturizer in skin and body creams.
- 2. Has a trunk
- 3. Large marsupial
- 4. Alkaline substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products.
- 8. Also known as bases. Compounds that react with acids to form salts. Have a pH above 7.0.
- 12. A substance that has a high concentration of hydrogen ions and thus has a pH number below 7.0; substance that neutralizes alkalis or bases.
- 13. An ion with a negative electrical charge. Ex. Hydroxide ion (OH-)
- 14. Man's best friend
- 17. The separation of an atom or molecule into positive and negative ions.