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Calculating Yield

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Calculating Percentage Yield

The percentage yield of a reaction is calculated as the real yield divided by the theoretical yield multiplied by 100.

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Real yield

  • The real yield is the mass of a desired product obtained from a reaction.
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Theoretical yield

  • The theoretical yield is the maximum mass of a product that could possibly be created from a reaction.
  • This can be calculated from a balanced equation if we know the mass of the reactants.
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Percentage yield

  • A comparison of the real and theoretical yields of a reaction.

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