Atom economy (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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What does atom economy show?
What does atom economy show?
How much of reactants end up as useful products
Unit used to measure atom economy
Unit used to measure atom economy
Percentage
Effect of high atom economy on waste
Effect of high atom economy on waste
Less waste is produced
Formula for atom economy
Formula for atom economy
Type of equation needed for atom economy calculation
Type of equation needed for atom economy calculation
Balanced chemical equation
Why high atom economy is more sustainable
Why high atom economy is more sustainable
Less waste means fewer raw materials used up
Why high atom economy is more economical
Why high atom economy is more economical
Lower costs for materials and waste disposal
Atom economy value for perfect efficiency
Atom economy value for perfect efficiency
100%
Condition for 100% atom economy
Condition for 100% atom economy
When only one product is formed
Type of reaction with 100% atom economy
Type of reaction with 100% atom economy
Polymerisation reactions
What happens in polymerisation
What happens in polymerisation
Monomers join to form polymer with no waste products