Balanced equations, atomic economies, and percentage yields Flashcards
1
Q
What is atom economy?
A
Atom economy is a way to measure the atoms wasted when making a chemical.
2
Q
Is it ‘greener to have a higher or lower atom economy?
A
higher
3
Q
How do you calculate atom economy?
A
atom economy = mass of desired product / total mass of reactants (x100)