What is a formulation?
A mixture deliberately designed to be a useful product.
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What is a formulation?
A mixture deliberately designed to be a useful product.
Why are particular substances chosen for a formulation?
Each substance does a particular job in the final product.
Why are the components of a formulation combined in carefully measured amounts?
To give the product the required properties for its intended use.
Name three types of everyday products that can be formulations.
Any three of: fuels, cleaning agents, paints, medicines, alloys, fertilisers and foods.