Chemistry in Society Flashcards
1
Q
What are industrial processes designed to do?
A
Maximise profit and minimise impact on environment.
2
Q
What are the factors affecting industrial process design?
A
- availability, sustainability and cost of feedstock(s)
- opportunities for recycling
- energy requirements
- marketability of by-products
- product yield
3
Q
What are the environmental considerations of industrial process design?
A
- minimising waste
- avoiding the use or production of toxic substances
- biodegradability
4
Q
What are the three ways we can find the number of moles?
A
- n = m/gfm
- n = cv
- n = V/mV
5
Q
What are the three ways we can find the number of moles?
A
- n = m/gfm
- n = cv
- n = V/mV
6
Q
What are the two formulas from which we can determine the efficiency at which reactants are converted to desired products?
A
- %Y = AY/TY
- %AE = mDesired/mTotal
