Formulations (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is a formulation?
What is a formulation?
A carefully designed mixture
Why are chemicals mixed in exact amounts when making formulations?
Why are chemicals mixed in exact amounts when making formulations?
To ensure right properties
What can happen if an ingredient is added in the wrong amount to a formulation?
What can happen if an ingredient is added in the wrong amount to a formulation?
It may not work or become unsafe
What is the role of pigment in paint?
What is the role of pigment in paint?
Gives paint its colour
What are most pigments in paint?
What are most pigments in paint?
Metal oxides
Which pigment is used in white paints?
Which pigment is used in white paints?
Titanium oxide
What does the solvent control in paint?
What does the solvent control in paint?
Thickness (viscosity)
What happens to the solvent when paint is applied?
What happens to the solvent when paint is applied?
It evaporates
What is the role of the binder in paint?
What is the role of the binder in paint?
Makes pigment stick to surface
What do additives in paint provide?
What do additives in paint provide?
Special features like gloss or glow
Why are medicines carefully formulated?
Why are medicines carefully formulated?
To ensure they're safe and effective
What properties do metal alloys have compared to individual metals?
What properties do metal alloys have compared to individual metals?
Stronger or more durable