Question

When reacting Na with Cl2 , we calculated that the theoretical yield should be 12.5 grams. Our actual yield was 13.0 grams. What is the percent yield?

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed {\boxed {\sf 104 \%}}$

Explanation:

Percent ratio is the ratio of the actual yield to the theoretical yield. The formula is below.

$Percent \ Yield} = \frac{{Actual \ Yield}}{{Theoretical \ Yield}} \times 100 \%$

The reaction of sodium and chlorine should theoretically yield 12.5 grams, but the actual yield was 13.0 grams.

• actual yield= 13.0 g
• theoretical yield = 12.5 g

Substitute these values into the formula.

$Percent \ Yield} = \frac{{13.0 \ g }}{{12.5 \ g}} \times 100 \%$

Divide.

$Percent \ Yield} = 1.04 \times 100 \%$

Multiply.

$Percent \ Yield= 104 \%$

For this reaction, the percent yield is 104%