An equation for the reaction is: NiO + C = Ni + CO Calculate the percentage atom economy for the reaction to produce nickel. Relative atomic masses (Ar): C = 12 Ni = 59 Relative formula mass (Mr): NiO = 75 Give your answer to 3 significant figures.


Atom economy is a percentage value which tells you how efficient the product is in comparison to the amount of reactant used.Equation to learn: atom economy = Ar of useful product/Ar of reactantSubstitute the values your give: atom economy = 59/(75+12) = 0.67Multiply by 100 as it is a %: = 67.8% 3sf

PR

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Write a word equation for the reaction between marble chips and hydrochloric acid. (1) How could the rate of reaction be increased and why? (7)


Is there an easy way to answer questions about oxidation and reduction?


A compound is found to contain 23.3% magnesium, 30.7% sulfur and 46.0% oxygen. What is the empirical formula of this compound?


Name the type of reaction that takes place when calcium carbonate is heated strongly?