C5.1.3 - Choosing A Reaction Pathway Flashcards
What are the reasons for choosing a reaction pathway over others?
The yield of the product Usefulness of by-products Rate of the reaction Reversibility of the reaction Atom economy of the reaction
What is a reaction pathway?
A specific method which you may use to do a chemical reaction
Why do some people prefer some reaction pathways over others?
They can make a better profit and do the reaction more efficiently
What is a by-product?
A substance formed in the reaction in addition to the desired product
Why might by-products be considered useless?
They can be toxic or worthless
How do by-products affect the atom economy of a reaction?
If the by-product was good, the atom economy would increase because that by-product would also be desirable, and vice versa
What are the uses of calcium chloride?
An additive in concrete and polymers and trapping moisture in de-humidifiers