Purity and Formulations

Question 1

What is a pure substance?

Answer 1

• A pure substance can be a single element.
• Can be a single compound.
• It is not mixed with any other substances.

Question 2

How can we determine a pure substance?

Answer 2

• Pure Substances melt at a specific fixed temperature and have a specific fixed boiling point.

Question 3

What is a formulation?

Answer 3

• A formulation is a complex mixture that has been designed as a useful product.
• In a formulation the quantity of each component is carefully measured so that the product has the properties we need.

Question 4

What does formulations include?

Answer 4

• Formulations includes: Fuels, Cleaning Products, Paints, Medicines, Alloys, Fertilisers and food.