The thermite reaction has been used to weld railroad rails, make bombs, and ignite solid rocket fuel. The equation of the reaction is:
Fe2O3 + 2Al --> 2Fe + Al2O3
1) What is the theoretical yield of iron if 100.0 g of Fe2O3 is used?
2) What is the percentage yield if 52.3 g of iron is actually produced?
Thank you!
Fe2O3 + 2Al --> 2Fe + Al2O3
1) What is the theoretical yield of iron if 100.0 g of Fe2O3 is used?
2) What is the percentage yield if 52.3 g of iron is actually produced?
Thank you!
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1.
100.0g Fe2O3 divided by molar mass Fe2O3 is moles Fe2O3
this number multiplied by 2 is moles Fe yielded (ratio is 1:2)
multiply this number by molar mass of Fe to get g Fe produced (theoretical yield)
2.
52.3 divided by answer to 1. times 100
100.0g Fe2O3 divided by molar mass Fe2O3 is moles Fe2O3
this number multiplied by 2 is moles Fe yielded (ratio is 1:2)
multiply this number by molar mass of Fe to get g Fe produced (theoretical yield)
2.
52.3 divided by answer to 1. times 100
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Percentage Yield = (mass of Actual Yield / mass of Theoretical Yield) x 100%
1.) 100.0 g
2.) = (52.3/100.0) * 100 = 52.3%
1.) 100.0 g
2.) = (52.3/100.0) * 100 = 52.3%