chemical-yields

Vocabulary Word

Definition

Chemical yield refers to the quantity of a product obtained from a chemical reaction. It's like baking: if a recipe makes 12 cookies, but you only get 10, those 10 cookies are your yield.

Examples in Different Contexts

In catalysis research, 'chemical yields' are critical for evaluating the efficiency of catalysts in chemical reactions. A research scientist might explain, 'Our goal is to develop catalysts that can achieve high chemical yields under milder conditions.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

Our current catalyst isn't efficient, we need to find another option to improve the production.

Response:

You're right. Maybe a more refined catalyst could enhance our chemical yields.

Environmental

Scenario:

Our recent studies show that these particular plants have a significant role in reducing carbon dioxide.

Response:

That's interesting! Evaluating their chemical yields might give us a precise idea of their carbon capturing capability.