A chemical company is evaluating two different reaction pathways to manufacture a new biodegradable polymer. To choose the most viable industrial pathway, they analyze the atom economy, the total energy costs, the percentage yield, and the rate of the reaction.
State one other factor the company should consider when choosing between these pathways.
Practise Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Quantitative analysis with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 100 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.