Calculating Atom Economy (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Atom economy definition
Atom economy definition
Measures how much of reactants end up as useful products
Higher atom economy means
Higher atom economy means
Fewer waste products and more efficient reaction
Why atom economy is important
Why atom economy is important
Makes process more sustainable and cost-effective
Formula for percentage atom economy
Formula for percentage atom economy
( rac{M_r ext{ desired}}{M_r ext{ all products}}) imes 100
Fermentation of glucose produces
Fermentation of glucose produces
Ethanol
Atom economy of glucose fermentation to ethanol
Atom economy of glucose fermentation to ethanol
51%
Atom economy of ethene hydration
Atom economy of ethene hydration
100%
What 100% atom economy means
What 100% atom economy means
No atoms are wasted, very efficient reaction