sc14 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the atom economy?
A
a measure of the amount of starting materials that end up as useful products
2
Q
why is a particular reaction pathway chosen to produce a specified product?
A
look for :
- a high atom economy
- high yield
- fast rate
- equilibrium position shifted to the right
- useful by products
3
Q
what is the molar volume?
A
the volume occupied by one mole of molecules of any gas at room temperature/ pressure
