monomer /polymer nail

What is formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) into very long, chain-like structures?

• Element

• Electron

• Atom

• Polymer

What is the substance found in polymer powder, that when activated by a catalyst, will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into long polymer chains?

• Primers

• Stabilizers

• Catalysts

• Initiators

Any method of securing a layer of fabric or paper on and around the nail tip to ensure its strength and durability is called a _____.

• nail wrap

• nail polymer

• nail tip

• nail fabric

The amount of polymer powder and liquid monomer used to create a product bead is called the _____.

• positive ratio

• catalyst

• initiator

• mix ratio

What are small pieces of fabric used to strengthen a weak point in the nail or repair a crack?

• Stress strips

• Repair patches

• Wrap removals

• Nail enhancements

The ingredients in two-part monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement systems belong to a branch of the acrylic family called _____.

• sulfates

• chlorides

• oxides

• methacrylates

Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps?

• Acetone

• Non-acetone

• Both acetone and non-acetone

• Neither acetone nor non-acetone

Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called _____, also known as curing or hardening.

• polymerization

• screening

• polymorphic

• adhesion

Sculptured nails are created by combining monomer liquid with _____.

• polymer powder

• polymer resin

• polymer adhesive

• acrylic powder

As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small _____.

• synthetic product

• dry catalyst

• bead of product

• positive reaction