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3.3.2 Atom economy

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What does atom economy measure?

A

A route can have high yield but still waste much material through low atom economy.

B

Different pathways may make the same product with different efficiencies.

C

The total MrM_rMr​ of reactants equals the total MrM_rMr​ of products because mass is conserved.

D

The percentage of reactant mass that becomes the desired product.

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3.3.2 Atom economy Flashcards

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25 flashcards on AQA GCSE Chemistry 3.3.2 Atom economy: the key terms, definitions and equations you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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