Quantitive Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
How can the percentage of an element in a compound be found
A
RAM of element
_________________. X 100
RFM of compound
2
Q
Why is it it always possible to obtain the calculated amount of a product
A
May not be complete reaction as could be reversible
Some product maybe lost when separated from mixture
Some of the reactants may react in ways different from expected
3
Q
How to calculate the percentage yield of a product
A
Actual yield
—————— X 100
Theoretical yield