Percentage Yield Flashcards by Izzy C-B | Brainscape

Q

How do you calculate the theoretical yield

A

Caluculated
Theoretical= ——————
Expected

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Q

How do you calculate the percentage yield

A

Actual yield
PY= —————— x 100
Theoretical

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Q

Reasons for less than 100% yield

A

incomplete reactions
by products
loss of product

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