C5.1.3 - Choosing A Reaction Pathway Flashcards

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What are the reasons for choosing a reaction pathway over others?

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The yield of the product
Usefulness of by-products
Rate of the reaction
Reversibility of the reaction
Atom economy of the reaction
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What is a reaction pathway?

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A specific method which you may use to do a chemical reaction

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Why do some people prefer some reaction pathways over others?

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They can make a better profit and do the reaction more efficiently

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What is a by-product?

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A substance formed in the reaction in addition to the desired product

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Why might by-products be considered useless?

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They can be toxic or worthless

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How do by-products affect the atom economy of a reaction?

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If the by-product was good, the atom economy would increase because that by-product would also be desirable, and vice versa

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What are the uses of calcium chloride?

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An additive in concrete and polymers and trapping moisture in de-humidifiers

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