Yeilds - SC14 Flashcards
1
Q
what is theoretical yield?
A
the potential total amount of product that could’ve been gotten
2
Q
what is actual yield?
A
the amount of product actually made in the experiment
3
Q
name 3 reasons why actual yield is less than theoretical yield
A
Reaction may be incomplete, some products may be lost or there are unwanted side reactions
4
Q
3 reasons why you don’t obtain 100%
A
- Reaction may be incomplete so not all reactants are used up
- Some products lost (e.g. transferring liquids from one container to the other
- unwanted side reactions (e.g. some reactants may form different products)
