Atom Economy And Percentage Yield Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is atom economy
A
This gives information on how efficient a chemical reaction is at producing the desired product and shows how many atoms are wasted
2
Q
How to calculate atom economy
A
(Total Mr of desired product ÷ total Mr of all products)×100
3
Q
What is percentage yield
A
This is how good the actual process is at producing the product
4
Q
Why is percentage yield used
A
It shows how good and sustainable a chemical reaction is
5
Q
How is percentage yield calculated
A
(Amount of product÷theoretical amount)×100
