Question 1

Which of the following is no longer used as a component of paint?

Accepted Answer

A)   polymers
B)   2PbCO3 ∙ Pb(OH) 2 
C)   tung oil
D)   esterE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Colognes are

Accepted Answer

A)   similar to aftershaves.
B)   diluted perfumes.
C)   perfumes derived from natural products only.
D)   totally synthetic perfumes.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The universal pigment used in paint today is ________. It replaced ________, which was used until the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

titanium dioxide [Ti...

Question 4

A typical ingredient in skin lotions and creams is

Accepted Answer

A)   palm oil.
B)   pork fat.
C)   corn oil.
D)   walnut oil.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

A commonly used abrasive that is NOT used in toothpaste is

Accepted Answer

A)   sugar.
B)   calcium carbonate.
C)   calcium hydrogen phosphate.
D)   calcium pyrophosphate.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following cosmetics contain the greatest amount of fragrant compounds?

Accepted Answer

A)   perfumes
B)   colognes
C)   aftershave lotions
D)   toothpasteE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

What is an optical brightener and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Optical brighteners, also known as fluor...

Question 8

The protein that forms the strand of hair is

Accepted Answer

A)   cortex.
B)   cuticle.
C)   follicle.
D)   keratin.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following statements about soaps and detergents is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The hydrophilic end has the hydrocarbon chain.
B)   The hydrophilic end is ionic.
C)   The hydrophobic end has the hydrocarbon chain.
D)   Soaps form micelles in solution.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Adding "natural" ingredients such as herbs to shampoo increases its effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3)  and potassium carbonate (K2CO3)  react with water to form an alkaline solution that has detergent properties. These compounds are present in

Accepted Answer

A)   detergents.
B)   lye based soaps.
C)   saponins.
D)   plant ashes.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which generally does NOT need to be proven safe and effective before marketing?

Accepted Answer

A)   cosmetic
B)   drug
C)   food additive
D)   a cooking oilE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

What happens when chlorine bleaches are used on polyester fabrics?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What happens when chlorine bleaches are used...

Question 14

What substance is added to aftershave lotions to provide a cooling effect?

Accepted Answer

A)   diethyl ether
B)   menthol
C)   2-propanol
D)   propaneE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Plastics can only be made from fossil fuel sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How do automatic dishwashing detergents differ from detergents used for the hand washing of dishes?

Accepted Answer

Automatic dishwashing detergents and han...

Question 17

Fabric softeners are cationic surfactants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Baking soda can be used as

Accepted Answer

A)   an automatic dishwashing detergent.
B)   a germicide.
C)   a substance to absorb odor.
D)   an acid.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

American pioneers combined potash solution and animal fat in a huge iron kettle and cooked it over several hours. The result was

Accepted Answer

A)   detergent.
B)   soap.
C)   cooking oil.
D)   food for animals.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

The main function of a builder is to reduce water hardness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Household Chemicals

The protein that forms the strand of hair is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is no longer used as a component of paint?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Adding "natural" ingredients such as herbs to shampoo increases its effectiveness.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The universal pigment used in paint today is ________. It replaced ________, which was used until the 1970s.

Correct Answerverifiedtitanium dioxide [Ti...View AnswerShow Answer

What is an optical brightener and how does it work?

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIOptical brighteners, also known as fluor...View AnswerShow Answer

What substance is added to aftershave lotions to provide a cooling effect?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

How do automatic dishwashing detergents differ from detergents used for the hand washing of dishes?

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIAutomatic dishwashing detergents and han...View AnswerShow Answer

Fabric softeners are cationic surfactants.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A typical ingredient in skin lotions and creams is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) and potassium carbonate (K2CO3) react with water to form an alkaline solution that has detergent properties. These compounds are present in

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Baking soda can be used as

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A commonly used abrasive that is NOT used in toothpaste is

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Colognes are

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The main function of a builder is to reduce water hardness.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which generally does NOT need to be proven safe and effective before marketing?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Plastics can only be made from fossil fuel sources.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

American pioneers combined potash solution and animal fat in a huge iron kettle and cooked it over several hours. The result was

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following statements about soaps and detergents is NOT true?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What happens when chlorine bleaches are used on polyester fabrics?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following cosmetics contain the greatest amount of fragrant compounds?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

The universal pigment used in paint today is . It replaced , which was used until the 1970s.

Correct Answer
verified
titanium dioxide [Ti...
View Answer

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Optical brighteners, also known as fluor...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
Automatic dishwashing detergents and han...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) and potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) react with water to form an alkaline solution that has detergent properties. These compounds are present in

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified