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What do we call a pure sample that's run next to the tested substance to see if it's a component in the mixture?

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What do we call a pure sample that's run next to
the tested substance to see if it's a component in
the mixture?

What do we call a pure sample that's run next to the tested substance to see if it's a component in the mixture?

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It's called a Control Sample.

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The question is referring to the practice in analytical chemistry where a pure substance (usually a standard substance or a known compound) is used as a reference in an experiment to identify whether that particular substance is a component of the complex mixtures being tested. In fact, you are describing a Control sample. A Control Sample, also known as a Reference sample is a type of scientific control - its properties are well known and it does not change during an experiment. It's run under the same conditions as the test sample for quality control, validation or comparison purposes.
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