Question

Cu(s) + 2 AgNO3(aq) Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2 Ag(s)

14. In the reaction above solid copper is added to a solution of silver nitrate to produce solid silver.
Enough copper (Cu) is added to produce of 431 g silver (Ag) but only 38.1 g of silver is actually
recovered What is the percent yield of silver in this reaction?
A. 5.0%
B. 81.2%
C 88 46
D. 1139

Answer 1

C. 38.1/43.1 = 0.88.