Maths Part Flashcards
1
Q
Atom economy equation
A
Relative formula mass of desired product/ sum of relative formula masses of all reactants
X100
2
Q
Use of atom economy
A
Measure amount of starting materials that end up as useful products
=minimise production of unwanted products
= save money
Increase sustainability by not wasting resources
Waste products are expensive to get rid of
3
Q
How to reduce risks of atom economy
A
Find more efficient reaction
Find use for waste products
