C4.5 Atom Economy

Aiming for Grade 4 LOs:

  • Calculate the formula mass of substances when the formula is given.
  • Balance simple equations
  • State a definition of atom economy

Aiming for Grade 6 LOs:

  • Calculate the atom economy for a given chemical reaction.
  • Explain why using reactions with high atom economy is important.

Aiming for Grade 8 LOs:

  • Evaluate different reactions to decide the best production method of a chemical.
  • Explain why the sum of the formula masses of the reactants is the same as the sum of the formula masses of the products.