Question

Although they were formerly called the inert gases, at least the heavier elements of Group 8 do form relatively stable compounds. For example, xenon combines directly with elemental fluorine at elevated temperatures in the presence of a nickel catalyst. Use table 1 and table 2. Xe(g) + 2 F2(g) → XeF4(s) What is the theoretical mass of xenon tetrafluoride that should form when 163 g of xenon is reacted with 164 g of F2? g= What is the percent yield if only 156 g of XeF4 is actually isolated?

Answer 1

257.56g of XeF4 is theoretically produced while the % yield is 60.7%

Step-by-step explanation:

The theoretical yield of XeF4 is calculated using the stoichiometry of the balanced reaction equation as shown in the image attached. The theoretical yield is also calculated from the formula stated in the image. All explanatory details are found in the image attached.