C12.01: Pure Substances and Mixtures

Cards (5)

  • Pure Substance: A single element or compound, not mixed with any other substances
  • Pure substances melt and boil at specific temperatures.
  • Formulations: mixture that has been designed as a useful product
  • Many products are complex mixtures, when placed in carefully measured quantities it can be ensured the mixture has required properties from the chemicals it is made from.
  • Examples of formulations: alloys, fuels, paints and cleaning agents