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Atom Economy Calculator

Enter a balanced chemical equation, choose the desired product and follow each stage of the atom-economy calculation.

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Use + between substances and either -> or → for the reaction arrow. Formulae are case-sensitive.
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Remember: atom economy is not percentage yield. Atom economy is determined from the balanced chemical equation, whereas percentage yield compares the actual amount obtained with the theoretical amount that could have been produced.
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