Chemistry GCSE
Evaluating competing reaction pathways
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Atom economy is only one factor; a company must also consider yield, rate, equilibrium position, energy demands, safety and the usefulness of any by-products before selecting a pathway.
Topics that use Evaluating competing reaction pathways
- Atom economy (AQA GCSE)
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- Atom economy
- Balanced equations
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