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Explain that impurities change the melting point and boiling point of a substance.

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Purity, formulations and chromatography

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Pure substances

AQA GCSE ChemistryChemical analysis

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For this page, pure substance is revised through the specific task: Explain that impurities change the melting point and boiling point of a substance. The approved objective is: Explain that impurities change the melting point and boiling point of a substance. The key evidence is single element or compound / fixed melting point, and the result to look for is purity evidence. This makes it different from nearby objectives because the answer must stay anchored to Explain that impurities change the melting point and boiling point of a substance, not another Chemical analysis test. Useful curriculum keywords include melting point and boiling point. Keep the method, observation, and conclusion separate so the answer does not confuse gas tests, flame tests, cation tests, anion tests, chromatography, pure substances, or formulations. A strong exam response states the test or measurement, describes what is seen, and then links that evidence directly to Pure substances.

Key concepts

Melting point depressionBoiling point elevation

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This objective helps connect Pure substances to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Purity, formulations and chromatography.

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  • Impurities and Melting/Boiling Points: Remember that impurities can change both the melting point and boiling point of a substance, causing them to be lower than those of the pure substance.

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