topic 3c - atomy economy an yield (2. percentage yield) Flashcards
1
Q
what is % yield
A
comparison between the theoretical yield and the yield you actually get
2
Q
what is the theoretical yield
A
amount you would get if all the reactants formed the desired products and none of the products were lost.
3
Q
why are % yields never 100%
A
in reality, atoms are lost somewhere along the way
