Purity and formulation

• Pure substance is something that only contains one component or element- not mixed with anything else
• Boiling or melting point tells you how pure a substance is
• • A pure substance will melt or boil at a specific temp
  • test purity measure melting or boiling point and compare it to points of pure substance
  • closer measured values the purer
• Formulation are useful mixtures with precise purpose that are made by following a formula
• Each component in a formulation is present in a measured quantity and contributes to the properties of the formulation so it meets it’s required function
• Example paint