Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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Chapter 15, Problem 27E
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The statement, “Hair can be lightened and darkened,” is to be explained.

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A pigment is a group of compounds that have intense color. The pigment is found in any type of biological system such as hair, skin, eyes. Hair contains melanin and phaeomelanin pigments.

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