1C.4 The Yield of a reaction

Question 1

what is the theoretical yield

Answer 1

is the predicted amount of product

Question 2

what is the actual yield

Answer 2

is usually less than the predicted yield and is the amount of product you have.

Question 3

what is the % yield

Answer 3

compares the actual yield with the theoretical yield.

Question 4

what is the limiting factor

Answer 4

It is the reactant that is completely used in the reaction and it determines the theoretical yield

Question 5

why dont we get 100% yield

Answer 5

1. Incomplete reactions:
2. Unwanted reactions/competing reactions:
3. Some of the product may be left in the container
4. It may be difficult to purify the product
5. Reactants may be impure
6. the reaction might be reversible