⭐️SC14, SC15, SC16 - quantitative analysis, dynamic equilibria, calc. With v. Of gases and chemical and fuel cells Flashcards
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What is the actual yield?
The amount of product obtained in an actual equation
What is theoretical yield?
The maximum mass of product that can be formed from the reactant
How do you calculate the theoretical yield of a substance with a mass given?
- You need to calculate the RAMs of each substance and then multiply them
by the balancing no. - Add the unit symbols and then find the amount under the substance the question asks for
How do you calculate percentage yield?
(Actual yield / theoretical yield ) x 100
Why does an incomplete reaction not give 100% yield?
As not all the reactants are used up because the reaction has not been left for long enough, or the reaction may reach equilibrium
What are the 3 mean reasons reaction don’t give 100% yields
- reaction may be incomplete
- some product may be lost
- unwanted side reactions are taking place
Give an example where product is lost and so there isn’t a 100% yield given by a reaction
If a liquid is transferred from one container to the other, some will be left behind of the walls of the first container
Give an example where unwanted side reactions take place so there isn’t a 100% yield given by a reaction
Some reactants may react to make a different product and these side reactions compete with the main one
The higher the percentage yield of a reaction…
The more useful the reaction is
What does a high % yield mean?
That fewer raw materials are used to make the same amount of product so there’s less waste and more profit can be made
What does the atom economy show?
The % by mass of useful products formed in a reaction
What is the formula for atom economy?
(Ram of useful product/sum of rams of all the reactants )x 100
When is the atom economy 100%?
When all the atoms in the reactants are present in the product e.g. making ethanol by reacting ethene with steam
Why does the production of ethanol through fermentation of sugars like glucose have a lower atom economy?
Because carbon dioxide is formed as a by-product
What’s the atom economy for making iron in:
Fe2O3 +3CO - 2Fe + 3CO2
Give your answer to 1.dp
46%
How can the atom economy of a reaction be improved?
By finding the uses for the by-products in the reaction
What are some things chemists must consider when deciding on a reaction pathway?
Energy consumption, rate of reaction, raw materials and conditions needed to produce high yield
What raw materials are needed for fermentation to produce ethanol?
Carbohydrates - which are renewable
What raw materials are needed for reaction of ethene and steam to produce ethanol?
You need ethene which is obtained from crude oil and so is non renewable
What temperatures are needed for fermentation to produce ethanol?
30-40°C
What temperatures are needed to react ethene with steam to produce ethanol?
300°C
What pressures are needed for fermentation to produce ethanol?
Atmospheric pressure
What pressures are needed for the reaction of steam with ethene to produce ethanol?
High pressures of 60-70 atmosphere
What catalyst is needed for fermentation to produce ethanol?
Enzymes in yeast