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What characterizes the boundary line separating two polymorphs S₁ and S₂?
What characterizes the boundary line separating two polymorphs S₁ and S₂?
Why is polymorph stability particularly important in the pharmaceutical industry?
Why is polymorph stability particularly important in the pharmaceutical industry?
In the context of non-ideal systems, what do interaction terms in thermodynamic equations account for?
In the context of non-ideal systems, what do interaction terms in thermodynamic equations account for?
For a non-ideal system, how is the total Gibbs free energy calculated?
For a non-ideal system, how is the total Gibbs free energy calculated?
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What does the activity coefficient indicate in non-ideal systems?
What does the activity coefficient indicate in non-ideal systems?
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Which statement about less stable polymorphs is true?
Which statement about less stable polymorphs is true?
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What is a common characteristic of ideal gas systems in thermodynamics?
What is a common characteristic of ideal gas systems in thermodynamics?
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What must be adjusted in thermodynamic equations when dealing with non-ideal systems?
What must be adjusted in thermodynamic equations when dealing with non-ideal systems?
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In thermodynamics, what do ΔU, ΔH, ΔS, and ΔG typically describe in an ideal gas system?
In thermodynamics, what do ΔU, ΔH, ΔS, and ΔG typically describe in an ideal gas system?
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In the context of thermodynamics, what is Gibbs free energy primarily a function of?
In the context of thermodynamics, what is Gibbs free energy primarily a function of?
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Which factor primarily influences the stability of different crystal polymorphs of a pharmaceutical compound?
Which factor primarily influences the stability of different crystal polymorphs of a pharmaceutical compound?
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What is one significant characteristic of amorphous pharmaceutical compounds compared to their crystalline counterparts?
What is one significant characteristic of amorphous pharmaceutical compounds compared to their crystalline counterparts?
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Which of the following statements about crystal polymorphs is false?
Which of the following statements about crystal polymorphs is false?
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In a phase diagram with two crystal forms, what do regions S₁ and S₂ represent?
In a phase diagram with two crystal forms, what do regions S₁ and S₂ represent?
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What is primarily determined by the polymorph selected for a pharmaceutical product?
What is primarily determined by the polymorph selected for a pharmaceutical product?
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Which of the following scenarios could favor a specific polymorph under varying conditions?
Which of the following scenarios could favor a specific polymorph under varying conditions?
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What happens to an amorphous pharmaceutical compound over time?
What happens to an amorphous pharmaceutical compound over time?
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How do crystal polymorphs differ from each other?
How do crystal polymorphs differ from each other?
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Which of the following would likely not affect the stability of a polymorph?
Which of the following would likely not affect the stability of a polymorph?
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What does the chemical potential (μ) represent in a real system?
What does the chemical potential (μ) represent in a real system?
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In real systems, what primarily influences the chemical potential of each component?
In real systems, what primarily influences the chemical potential of each component?
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How does the total free energy in a real system differ from an ideal system?
How does the total free energy in a real system differ from an ideal system?
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What is typically required for non-ideal systems to accurately describe their behaviors?
What is typically required for non-ideal systems to accurately describe their behaviors?
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Which of the following statements about chemical potential is true?
Which of the following statements about chemical potential is true?
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In a solution, what two components significantly influence the system's free energy?
In a solution, what two components significantly influence the system's free energy?
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Which factor is NOT considered when determining chemical potential in real systems?
Which factor is NOT considered when determining chemical potential in real systems?
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What is the significance of excess enthalpy in non-ideal systems?
What is the significance of excess enthalpy in non-ideal systems?
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What happens to the free energy of a system when its composition changes?
What happens to the free energy of a system when its composition changes?
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Which aspect of real systems necessitates the modification of Gibbs free energy representations?
Which aspect of real systems necessitates the modification of Gibbs free energy representations?
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Study Notes
Multiple Solid Phases and Crystal Polymorphism in Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceutical compounds can exist in different forms, including crystal polymorphs
- Polymorphs are different crystalline solid state structures with distinct physical properties
- Polymorphs can impact:
- Solubility
- Stability
- Bioavailability
- Paracetamol has at least three polymorphs, each with different properties
- Polymorph stability isn't constant and can change with temperature and humidity
- Amorphous forms (non-crystalline) are typically more soluble than their crystalline counterparts, but less stable
Phase Diagrams for Compounds with Multiple Solid Forms
- Phase diagrams help visualize the stability of different forms under varying conditions
- For compounds with two crystal forms, the phase diagram includes:
- S1 and S2: Two distinct solid regions representing the polymorphs
- Solid-Liquid Boundary Line: Represents the condition where the compound is either liquid or solid
- Solid-Solid Boundary Line: Separates the two polymorphs and shows where one form transitions to the other
- Temperature and pressure dictate the stable form at different environmental conditions
Dealing with Non-Ideality in Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamic functions like ΔU, ΔH, ΔS, and ΔG are defined for ideal gas systems
- Real systems deviate from ideality due to interactions between molecules, especially in solids, liquids, and solutions
- Account for non-ideality by using adjustments in thermodynamic equations
Chemical Potential (μ) and Free Energy (G) in Real Systems
- In an ideal system, the Total Gibbs Free Energy (Gtotal) is the sum of individual components' free energies
- In real systems, interactions between components contribute to the total free energy
- Chemical potential (μ) represents the contribution of each component to the overall free energy
- The chemical potential (μ) accounts for interactions between components and their concentrations, impacting free energy
- For real systems, the total free energy (G) is not a simple sum of individual components due to interactions
- The chemical potential helps to understand how the total Gibbs free energy is distributed across components in real systems
Key Points about Chemical Potential:
- The chemical potential helps understand how the total Gibbs free energy changes with the composition of the system
- For real systems, the chemical potential of each component is influenced by:
- Concentration
- Interactions with other components
- Thermodynamic conditions (temperature and pressure)
- Real systems with mixtures: The total free energy is not simply additive because of interactions between components.
- The chemical potentials are essential in understanding the behavior of real systems.
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Test your knowledge on the different solid phases and crystal polymorphism in pharmaceuticals. This quiz covers the impact of polymorphs on solubility, stability, and bioavailability, as well as the use of phase diagrams for visualization. Discover how substances like paracetamol exemplify these critical concepts.
