Theoretical
and actual yield
Q1. When 50.0 g of calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
is heated, 22.4 g of calcium oxide (CaO) is obtained. Calculate the percentage
yield of CaO.
Q2. In a reaction, 25.0 g of sodium chloride (NaCl) is
obtained from 30.0 g of sodium (Na). Calculate the percentage yield of NaCl.
Q3. A reaction produces 40.0 g of magnesium oxide
(MgO) from 30.0 g of magnesium (Mg). If the theoretical yield is 50.0 g,
calculate the percentage yield of MgO.
Q4. When 100.0 g of copper(II) sulfate (CuSO4)
is reacted with excess iron, 35.0 g of copper (Cu) is obtained. Calculate the
percentage yield of Cu.
Q5. A reaction produces 60.0 g of zinc chloride (ZnCl2)
from 40.0 g of zinc (Zn). If the theoretical yield is 80.0 g, calculate the
percentage yield of ZnCl2.
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Q6. A reaction involves the combustion of methane (CH4)
to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). If 16.0
g of CH4 is combusted and 44.0 g of CO2 is obtained,
calculate the percentage yield of CO2.
Q7. A sample of impure zinc (Zn) is reacted with
excess hydrochloric acid (HCl) to produce zinc chloride (ZnCl2) and
hydrogen gas (H2). If 25.0 g of ZnCl2 is obtained from
15.0 g of Zn, and the purity of Zn is 80.0%, calculate the percentage yield of
ZnCl2.
Q8. A reaction involves the production of ammonia (NH3)
from nitrogen (N2) and hydrogen (H2). If 50.0 g of N2 is
reacted with excess H2 and 60.0 g of NH3 is obtained,
calculate the percentage yield of NH3.
Q9. A sample of limestone (CaCO3) is heated
to produce calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). If 200.0 g
of limestone is heated and 90.0 g of CaO is obtained, calculate the percentage
yield of CaO. Assume the limestone is 90.0% pure.
Q10. A reaction involves the production of sulfuric
acid (H2SO4) from sulfur trioxide (SO3) and
water (H2O). If 100.0 g of SO3 is reacted with excess H2O
and 120.0 g of H2SO4 is obtained, calculate the
percentage yield of H2SO4.