Getting The Most From Reactants

Question 1

What are industrial processes designed to do?

Answer 1

Maximise profits and minimise the impact on the environment

Question 2

What are the five factors influencing industrial design?

Answer 2

Availability, sustainability and cost of feedstock(s)
Opportunities for recycling
Energy requirements
Marketability of by-products
Product yield
(Look at textbook pg 93-94 for in depth)

Question 3

What are the environmental considerations?

Answer 3

Minimising waste
Avoiding the use/production of toxic substances
Designing products which will biodegrade if appropriate