Question

If the theoretical yield of a reaction is 0.110 g and the actual yield is 0.104 g , what is the percent yield?

Answer 1

Theoretical Yield is an Ideal yield with 100 % conversion of reactant to product. It is in fact a paper work.

While,

Actual Yield is the yield which is obtained experimentally. It is always less than theoretical yield because it is not possible to have 100% conversion of reactants into products. Even some amount of product is lost while handling it during the process.

Percentage Yield is Calculated as,

                    %age Yield  =  Actual Yield / Theoretical Yield × 100

Data Given:
                   Actual Yield  =  0.104 g

                   Theoretical Yield  =  0.110 g

Putting Values,

                    %age Yield  =  0.104 g / 0.110 g × 100

                    %age Yield  =  94.54 %