Properties of Solids II

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What does a high bulkiness value indicate about a powder?

  • High volume per unit mass (correct)
  • Low porosity
  • High density
  • Small particle size

What is the main reason for the broader melting point range in impure substances?

  • Increased intermolecular forces
  • Stronger covalent bonds
  • Decreased energy needed to disrupt the crystal lattice (correct)
  • Higher heat capacity

What does the Stokes-Einstein Equation relate to in terms of physical properties?

  • Viscosity and temperature
  • Melting point and solubility
  • Diffusion coefficient and molecular size (correct)
  • Heat capacity and thermal conductivity

What is pseudopolymorphism?

<p>A form of polymorphism where different solvents create different crystalline structures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between purity and melting point in a compound?

<p>As purity increases, the melting point becomes narrower and higher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Equivalent sphere diameter is based on which property?

<p>All of the above (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What form of polymorphism exists when one polymorph is stable under certain conditions, while another is stable under different conditions?

<p>Enantiotropy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is suitable for analyzing particles larger than 1 µm in size?

<p>Optical Microscopy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is most effective for analyzing the interaction of light with a material's crystal structure?

<p>Optical Microscopy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the melting point of a substance as its purity increases?

<p>It becomes narrower and higher. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes eutectification?

<p>It refers to the lowest melting point composition of two compounds. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property is characterized by the ability of a material to exist in more than one crystal structure?

<p>Polymorphism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique is best suited for observing smaller particles in solids or dried films?

<p>Scanning Electron Microscopy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does particle size generally affect the speed of dissolution in a liquid?

<p>Smaller particles dissolve faster. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does porosity have on bulk density?

<p>Porosity decreases bulk density. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which analysis method primarily evaluates the thermal stability of materials?

<p>Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy in material analysis?

<p>To identify crystal forms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor typically influences gas behavior when transitioning to liquids or solids?

<p>Both temperature and pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the eutectic point characterized by in a binary eutectic phase diagram?

<p>The point where the mixture of two compounds has the lowest melting point. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the presence of impurities affect the melting point of a compound?

<p>The melting point increases and becomes broader. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does particle size have on the dissolution rate of a drug?

<p>Smaller particles dissolve faster. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of enantiotrophs in polymorphism?

<p>One form is stable over a certain temperature and pressure range, while the other is stable under different conditions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding metastable polymorphs?

<p>They convert to more stable forms over time or under specific conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does polymorphism refer to in materials science?

<p>Ability to exist in more than one crystal structure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of polymorphism, what are solvates?

<p>Solids with solvent molecules incorporated into their crystal lattice. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the melting point phenomenon called when the melting point of a mixture is lower than the melting points of the individual components?

<p>Melting Point Depression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does porosity represent in powder characterization?

<p>Percent of void within the total bulk volume. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using sieves in particle size analysis?

<p>To separate particles by size. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does increasing the surface tension of a liquid affect its wettability?

<p>Reduces wettability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a eutectic point in a phase diagram?

<p>The temperature and composition where the mixture fully transitions from solid to liquid. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is smaller particle size usually associated with worse powder flow?

<p>Due to greater surface area. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the mass of a powder is 10 g and its bulk volume is 50 mL, what is its bulk density?

<p>0.5 g/mL (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the void fraction of a powder with a bulk volume of 20 mL and a true volume of 5 mL?

<p>0.80 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to diffusion when the temperature increases?

<p>Diffusion increases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the bulkiness of a powder with a bulk density of 0.30 g/mL?

<p>2.0 mL/g (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is bulk density calculated?

<p>Mass / Bulk Volume (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of polymorphism screening in pharmaceutical research?

<p>To identify different crystal forms that could impact drug performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the bulk density if the bulk volume increases while the mass remains the same?

<p>Bulk density decreases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does not affect polymorphism?

<p>Atomic mass of elements in the compound (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term ‘bulkiness’ of a powder refer to?

<p>The ratio of bulk volume to mass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which thermal analysis technique measures changes in sample mass due to decomposition or vaporization?

<p>Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a solid's wettability when surface tension of the solid-liquid interface decreases?

<p>Wettability improves (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) primarily measure?

<p>Heat flow differences between a sample and reference (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation describes the relationship between molecular size, solvent viscosity, and diffusion coefficient?

<p>Stokes-Einstein Equation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to measure changes in a sample’s dimension as a function of temperature?

<p>Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Powder Properties

  • Bulkiness: A higher bulkiness value indicates a higher volume per unit mass.
  • Porosity: Refers to the void space within the powder’s total bulk volume.
  • Bulk Density: Calculated by dividing the mass by the bulk volume.
  • True Volume: The volume occupied by the solid particles only.
  • Void Fraction: The ratio of empty space in the bulk volume to the total volume.
  • Particle Size: Smaller particles generally lead to worse powder flow due to increased surface area.

Polymorphism

  • Polymorphism: The ability of a material to exist in more than one crystalline structure.
  • Enantiotropy: A form of polymorphism where one polymorph is stable under certain conditions, while another is stable under different conditions.
  • Monotropy: Only one polymorph is stable below the melting point.
  • Pseudopolymorphism: Different solvents produce different crystalline structures.
  • Solvates: Solids with solvent molecules incorporated into their crystal lattice.
  • Metastable polymorphs: Less stable forms that convert to more stable forms over time or under specific conditions.
  • Eutectic Point: The point in a binary eutectic phase diagram where the mixture of two compounds has the lowest melting point.

Melting Point

  • The melting point of a substance is the temperature at which it transitions from a solid to a liquid.
  • Impurities: Impurities in a substance lead to a broader melting point range due to a decreased energy required to disrupt the crystal lattice.
  • Purity: Increased purity results in a narrower and higher melting point.

Dissolution

  • Particle size: Smaller particle size increases the dissolution rate of a drug.

Wettability

  • Young’s equation: Describes the balance of surface tension forces at the solid-liquid interface.
  • Surface Tension: A lower surface tension at the solid-liquid interface leads to improved wettability.

Techniques for Analysis

  • Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC): Measures heat flow differences between a sample and a reference.
  • Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA): Measures changes in sample mass due to decomposition or vaporization.
  • Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA): Measures changes in a sample’s dimension as a function of temperature.
  • Optical Microscopy: Suitable for analyzing particles larger than 1 µm.
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy: Used for observing smaller particles on dried films.
  • Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy: Used to obtain an infrared spectrum for polymorph identification.

Other Key Concepts

  • Diffusion: The movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration to lower concentration.
  • Diffusion Coefficient: Related to molecular size, solvent viscosity, and temperature by the Stokes-Einstein equation.
  • Kinetic Energy: Increases as temperature increases.

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