AOS equations Flashcards
1
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Percentage yield equation
A
Py=(actual yield / theoretical yield)X100
2
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%atom economy equation
A
%atom economy = (Mr of DESIRED products/ Mr of ALL reactants)X100
3
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Atom economy def
A
The proportion of reactant atoms that become part of the DESIRED products
4
Q
Why is an HIGH atom economy good for the environment
A
- produce less waste
- less waste to dispose of
- make use of raw materials, so H.A.E sustainable
- less expensive- as they spend less money on separating desired product from the waste
5
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Percentage error
A
Percentage error=(error/actual reading )X100
Eg 34+- 0.5
6
Q
If they give u Mr and it’s a avogaadro constant question then use this equation:if u have to find mass
A
Mass=Mr/avogardro
