Question

when inspecting a sterile compound that was incorrectly stored, a pharmacy technician observes solid pieces. which of the following incompatibilities does this describe?
change in color
frozen liquid
change in ph
precipitate

Explanation:

The presence of solid pieces in a sterile compound that was incorrectly stored indicates precipitation. Precipitation is the formation of a solid in a solution during a chemical - physical process due to incorrect storage conditions. A change in color refers to a visual color alteration, frozen liquid is when a liquid turns to a solid due to low temperature, and change in pH is related to a change in the acidity or basicity of the solution.

Answer:

Precipitation