Atom economy Flashcards
1
Q
What does atom economy show?
A
Atom economy shows how efficiently a reaction produces a desired product
2
Q
The higher the atom economy…
A
The more efficient the reaction
3
Q
What is atom economy?
A
Atom economy is a measure of what percentages of the products are useful
4
Q
State how to calculate atom economy
A
Atom economy = Mr of desired products / Mr of total products x 100
5
Q
What does 100% atom economy mean?
A
All the atoms in the reactants have been turned into useful (desired) products
