Quantitative Chemistry Flashcards
What is the equation linking moles, mass , and Mr?
mass = moles X Mr
moles=mass/Mr
What is Ar?
Relative atomic mass aka. the average mass of all the isotopes of an element.
What is Mr?
Relative formula mass aka. all the Ar’s of a comppound or molecule added together.
What is a limiting reactant?
The reactant which limits how much product can be produced. (It all reacts).
What do we call the process of oxygen burning in air?
Combustion
What does it mean for a reactant to be ‘in excess’ ?
It does not all react, and has no profound effect on the amount of product formed.
What is the calculation for volume of a gas?
Volume = moles x 24
moles = volume/24
What are the problems with low atom economy?
- There will be more waste products to dispose of.
- It will be less sustainable as it will use more resources.
What are the solutions for a low atom economy?
- Use a more efficient reaction.
- Find a use for the waste products.
What is the atom economy equation?
Mr of desired products/Mr of all reactants
x 100
what are important factors in deciding how profitable a reaction is?
%yield
cost of raw materials
the position of equilibrium
the rate of reaction
the cost of maintaining the right conditions (temperature, pressure).
What is atom economy?
A measure of the proportion of starting materials that end up as useful products.
What is percentage yield?
What percentage of the theoretical yield we actually got.
What is the equation for percentage yield?
actual yield/theoretical yield x100
What does the law of conservation of mass state?
No atoms are lost or made during a chemical reaction.