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MaxineAcetylsalicylic acid.A tablet of aspirin contains pure acetylsalicylic acid and a bit of binder to help hold the tablet together. Aspirin is a remarkable substance in that it can act as an analgesic (to relieve pain), an antipyretic (to lower fever) _and_ an anti-inflammatory agent (to reduce inflammation). It was first synthesised in 1853 and was accepted into widespread pharmaceutical use at the end of the 19th century. The parent compound salicylic acid was also known as spiraeic acid, and the name "aspirin" was derived by taking the "a" from "acetyl" and combining it with "spir" taken from the acid's name. Aspirin can cause irritation of the stomach, and due to this, its popularity has declined recently (in favour of other medications such as paracetamol, ibuprofen and acetaminophen) but it is still the most widely used drug for the treatment of illness or injury.
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What elements from the periodic table is Aspirin made up of?
Aspirin is a white crystalline powder with a melting point of 135°C. The common chemical name for aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid. Its systematic name is 2-(acetyloxy)benzoic acid. The chemical formula of aspirin is C9H8O4.
Is pulverizing an aspirin physical?
Yes, pulverizing an aspirin is a physical change because it involves breaking down the solid particles of the aspirin without changing its chemical composition.
Is Aspirin a mixture or pure substance?
Aspirin (ASA) is a compound and is then a pure substance. A mixture is a mix of pure substances while a pure substance can be made up of a single element or compound. Pure Honey and distilled water are both pure substances. Ranch and Italian salad dressings are both mixtures. Aspirin is not an element. Its chemical name is acetylsalicylic acid, abbreviated as ASA.
Is crushing an aspirin a physical or chemical change?
Crushing an aspirin is a physical change because the chemical composition of the aspirin remains the same even after it has been crushed.
Is aspirin a element or compound?
Aspirin is a chemical compound, not an element. It is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms arranged in a specific molecular structure.
