Question

Abigail obtained 40.2 grams of calcium carbonate after performing a reaction. From her calculations, she knew she should have obtained 45.8 grams. What was her percent yield? Round your answer to one place behind the decimal. Do not include the unit.

Answer 1

Percent yield = 87.77%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Actual yield = 40.2 grams

Theoretical yield = 45.8 grams

Find:

Percent yield

Computation:

Percent yield = [Actual yield / Theoretical yield] 100

Percent yield = [40.2 / 45.8] 100

Percent yield = 87.77%