Nail Enhancements- Pre-Test

When were the first monomer liquid and polymer powder nail services offered by nail technicians?

• The 1970s

• The 1980s

• The 1990s

• The 1960s

Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called __________________.

• screening

• polymerization

• adhesion

• polymorphism

Polymerization is also known as:

• softening.

• leveling.

• balancing.

• curing.

When using monomer liquid and polymer powder, you:

• apply the liquid to the nail, and then apply the powder to the nail.

• dip the brush in the liquid first, and then in the powder.

• dip the brush in the powder first, and then in the liquid.

• mix the powder and liquid together in the same dish.

The "poly" in polymer means _____________.

• units

• many

• few

• one

Ethyl methacrylate monomer liquid is commonly referred to as ______________.

• EML

• EMM

• EMA

• EMML

MMA _____________in product removers.

• dissolves quickly

• does not dissolve well

• requires additional chemicals

• softens easily

Nail forms are generally made of _____________.

• fiberglass

• paper

• aluminum

• mylar

The apex of the nail is also known as the ____________.

• sidewall

• arch

• stress area

• lunula

Nail artistry with colored polymer powder is limited only by ______________.

• your imagination

• your pocketbook

• the client's wishes

• your resources