Question detail
For Atom economy, which option best supports this Unit 4.3 objective: (chemistry only) Define atom economy as a measure of the amount of starting materials that end up as useful products?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Yield and atom economy of chemical reactions (chemistry only)
Question
- A. 62.5%
- B. 75%
- C. 80%
- D. 100%
Answer
The answer is 62.5 %.
Explanation
The correct option is 62.5%. This uses Percentage Yield because the objective is about (chemistry only) Define atom economy as a measure of the amount of starting materials that end up as useful products. The reasoning belongs to Atom economy within Yield and atom economy of chemical reactions (chemistry only), so it should not be confused with nearby quantitative ideas such as mass, moles, concentration, yield, atom economy, or gas volume unless those are named in the objective. Use the focus term chemistry only to keep the answer aligned with AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 Unit 4.3. The other options are weaker because they either use the wrong formula, the wrong unit, a vague relationship, or the wrong quantitative context.
Common mistake
Confusing Atom Economy with Percentage Yield
Students often confuse atom economy with percentage yield, thinking they are the same concept.
Remind students that atom economy measures how much of the starting materials become useful products, while percentage yield compares the actual product obtained to the theoretical maximum. Keep the correction anchored to Atom economy; check formula, substitution, calculation, final answer, and unit where relevant.
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