Purity and formulations

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  • What is the field of chemical analysis also known as?
    Analytical chemistry
  • What does chemical analysis involve?
    Separating, identifying, and quantifying substances
  • What are some methods used in chemical analysis?
    • Paper chromatography
    • Filtration
    • Crystallization
    • Distillation
  • What is a pure substance?
    Contains only one type of compound or element
  • Give an example of a pure substance.
    Pure water or pure sodium chloride
  • Why is saltwater not considered pure?
    It is a mixture of two different compounds
  • Why is purity important in substances?
    Only pure substances melt and boil at specific temperatures
  • At what temperature does water boil?
    100 degrees Celsius
  • At what temperature does sodium chloride melt?
    801 degrees Celsius
  • What can boiling point tests help identify?
    Unknown substances based on boiling point
  • What is a physical test in chemistry?
    Testing physical properties of a substance
  • What is a chemical test in chemistry?
    Reacting a substance with another chemical
  • How do impure substances behave in terms of melting and boiling points?
    They melt and boil over a range of temperatures
  • What effect do impurities have on melting and boiling points?
    Lower melting point, increase boiling point
  • What is the melting point of saltwater?
    About minus 2 degrees Celsius
  • What is the boiling point of saltwater?
    Around 100.5 degrees Celsius
  • What are formulations in chemistry?
    Mixtures prepared with specific formulas
  • What is the purpose of a formulation?
    To contain precise amounts of components
  • How are formulations similar to recipes?
    They specify proportions of different components
  • What are some examples of formulations?
    • Fuels
    • Cleaning agents
    • Paints
    • Medicines
    • Alloys
    • Fertilizers
    • Food and drink
  • What is an important feature of formulations?
    Components are always present in the same proportions
  • What might different components in a formulation contribute?
    Different properties for the mixture
  • What happens after testing different combinations in formulations?
    You find the right combination to repeat
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