Answer:
42.9%
Explanation:
Step 1: Write the balanced decomposition reaction
PbO₂ ⇒ Pb + O₂
Step 2: Calculate the theoretical yield of O₂ from 5.77 g of PbO₂
According to the balanced equation, the mass ratio of PbO₂ to O₂ is 239.2:32.00.
5.77 g PbO₂ × 32.00 g O₂/239.2 g PbO₂ = 0.772 g O₂
Step 3: Calculate the percent yield of O₂
The real yield of O₂ is 0.331 g. The percent yield of O₂ is:
%yield = real yield / theoretical yield × 100%
%yield = 0.331 g / 0.772 g × 100% = 42.9%
