COS 113, Chapter 12
Fatty Alcohols
Alcohols that do not evaporate easily.
Volatile Alcohols
Alcohols that evaporate easily.
Alkanolamines
Alkaline substances to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products.
Nitrogen
An example of an element.
Ammonia
Colorless gas with a pungent odor that is composed of hydrogen and nitrogen.
Volatile Organic Compounds
Compounds that contain carbon and evaporate very easily.
Table salt
Example of a compound molecule.
Haircolor
Example of a reducing agent.
Ozone
Example of an elemental molecule.
Hydrogen peroxide
Example of an oxidizing agent.
Water and oil
Example of immiscible liquids.
Water and alcohol
Example of miscible liquids.
Electron
Particle with a negative charge.
Combustion
Rapid oxidation of a substance, accompanied by the production of heat and light.
Silicones
Special type of oil used in hair conditioners, water-resistant lubricants for the skin and nail polish dryers.
Proton
Subatomic particle with a positive charge.
Neutron
Subatomic particle with no charge.
Solvent
Substance that dissolves another substance into a solution.
Solute
Substance that is dissolved into a solution.
Glycerin
Sweet, colorless, oily substance used as a solvent and as a moisturizer in skin and body creams.