Purity and formulations

Cards (2)

  • what is a pure substance?
    single element or compound, not mixed with any other substance
  • what is a formulation and how is it made. give examples
    • mixture of compounds in measured quantities that has been designed as a useful product
    • formulations include fuels, cleaning agents, alloys, medicines, fertilisers. e. g. alloys are mixtures of metals, harder than pure metals so have a particular purpose