Acrylic & Gel Nails – Nail Technician License Exam Flashcards
Master acrylic and gel nail techniques for the Nail Technician License Exam with these 32 targeted flashcards. Covering monomer and polymer chemistry, application procedures, safety protocols, and gel curing methods, this deck prepares you for every acrylic and gel question on the state board exam.
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Question 1
What is the liquid component used in acrylic nail systems called?
Answer
The liquid component is called monomer. It is typically ethyl methacrylate (EMA) and initiates the chemical reaction when mixed with the powder polymer.
Question 2
What is the powder component used in acrylic nail systems called?
Answer
The powder component is called polymer. It consists of pre-polymerized acrylic beads that combine with monomer to form a hard acrylic enhancement.
Question 3
What chemical process occurs when acrylic monomer and polymer are combined?
Answer
Polymerization occurs, a chemical reaction in which small monomer molecules link together to form long polymer chains, creating a hard, durable acrylic nail.
Question 4
What is the initiator in an acrylic nail system and what does it do?
Answer
The initiator is benzoyl peroxide (BPO), found in the polymer powder. It starts the polymerization reaction when it contacts the monomer.
Question 5
Why is methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer prohibited in many states for nail use?
Answer
MMA is prohibited because it can cause permanent nail damage, numbness, and allergic reactions. It creates an extremely hard enhancement that can rip the natural nail off rather than break upon impact.
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