Quantitative Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Why is the yield of a reaction not 100%?
A
Reaction may not go to completion as it is reversible
Substances may not be pure
Some gas can be lost
2
Q
What is yield?
A
Amount of a product obtained
3
Q
What does ⇌ mean?
A
A reaction is reversible
4
Q
What does a reversible reaction mean?
A
Products of a reaction can react to produce the original reactants
5
Q
Name a reversible reaction
A
Ammonium Chloride ⇌ Ammonia + Hydrogen Chloride
