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Atom Economy vs Yield
Episode 241st March 2022 • Chemistry Made Simple • Matthew Macariou
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In this episode:

  • Definition of ATOM ECONOMY
  • Example calculation of Atom economy
  • Definition of YIELD
  • Examples of calculation of yield
  • Comparison of ATOM ECONOMY vs YIELD

Equation and calculation used in this episode:

C + 2H2O -> 2H2 + CO2

12g 2x18g 2x2g 44g

Atom economy = (4/48) x 100 = 8.3%

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