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Percentage Yield Flashcards

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What is the equation for percentage yield?

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Actual yield/ theoretical yield X100

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Why can’t 100% yield be achieved?

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  1. reaction may not be completed
  2. side reactions can take place
  3. during purification some of the products can be lost
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What is the equation for atom economy?

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Sum Mr of desired product/ Sum Mr of all products X100

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What does having a high atom economy mean?

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  1. Most desired product has been made
  2. Very sustainable as they make use of all resources
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