C5.1.1 - Theoretical Yield Flashcards
1
Q
What is the yield of a product?
A
The mass of the product that is made in the reaction
2
Q
What is the theoretical yield of a product?
A
The maximum mass of the product that could be made in the reaction
3
Q
What do you need to know to calculate the theoretical yield?
A
The mass of the limiting reactant
The relative formula masses of the reactants and products
The balanced equation for the reaction
4
Q
What is the formula for theoretical yield?
A
(Mass of limiting reactant / formula mass of limiting reactant) * total formula mass of products
