Purity And Formulations Flashcards
What is a pure substance
Something that only contains 1 compound or element throughout and it’s not mixed with anything else
How can you tell how pure a substance is
It’s melting and boiling points
By comparing it’s melting/boiling point with a pure substances melting/boiling point
What will impurities in a sample do if your testing a substances melting/boiling point
Lower the melting point and increase the melting range
Increase the boiling point and it will boil over a range of temps
What is a formulation
Mixtures with exact amounts of components
They are useful mixtures with a precise purpose that are made by following a formula of measured quantities
Why are formulations important in the pharmaceutical industry
By altering the formulation of a pill Chemists can make sure the drug is delivered to the correct part of the body at the right concentration
