Green Chemistry and Sustainability · Summer Term
Atom Economy and Reaction Efficiency
Calculating atom economy and evaluating the efficiency of chemical reactions.
Key Questions
- Construct calculations to determine the atom economy of a given reaction.
- Evaluate how maximizing atom economy reduces waste in chemical synthesis.
- Differentiate between percentage yield and atom economy as measures of reaction efficiency.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Chemistry - Industrial ChemistryA-Level: Chemistry - Organic Synthesis
Year: Year 13
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Green Chemistry and Sustainability
Period: Summer Term
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