Theoretical, Actual And Percentage Yield Quiz
You must have read about theoretical, actual, and percentage yield in your Chemistry chapters. It's time to remember all these topics with the help of the quiz below. Do you know how to find actual theoretical and percent yield? What is the difference between the theoretical and actual yield? Proceed with the quiz below if you have all these answers. Also, we have asked a few numerical based on theoretical and actual yield. So, be prepared for those questions.
Theoretical, Actual And Percentage Yield Questions and Answers
- 1.
If the reaction of 6.5 grams of C6H12O6 produces 2.5 grams of CO2, what is the percent yield of CO2? C6H12O6 ------> 2C2H5OH + 2CO2
- A.
78.86%
- B.
90.00%
- C.
92.00%
- D.
92.25%
Correct Answer
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- 2.
If 6.1 metric tons of methyl alcohol is obtained from 1.2 metric tons of hydrogen reacting with excess CO, what will be the percentage yield?
- A.
62%
- B.
64%
- C.
74%
- D.
96%
Correct Answer
B. 64%Explanation
The percentage yield can be calculated by dividing the actual yield (6.1 metric tons) by the theoretical yield (which can be calculated based on the stoichiometry of the reaction) and multiplying by 100. Since the question states that 1.2 metric tons of hydrogen is reacting with excess CO, it implies that the reaction is not limited by the amount of hydrogen. Therefore, the theoretical yield can be calculated based on the stoichiometry of the reaction between hydrogen and CO, which is 1:1. So, the theoretical yield would be 1.2 metric tons. Dividing the actual yield (6.1 metric tons) by the theoretical yield (1.2 metric tons) and multiplying by 100 gives a percentage yield of 508.33%. However, since the maximum percentage yield can only be 100%, the answer of 64% is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A solution containing silver ion, Ag+, has been treated with an excess of chloride ions Cl −. When dried, 0.1234 g of AgCl was recovered. How many grams of silver ions were present in the solution assuming the percentage yield to be 98.7%?
- A.
0.0009 g
- B.
0.009 g
- C.
0.09 g
- D.
0.19 g
Correct Answer
C. 0.09 gExplanation
When silver ions, Ag+, react with chloride ions, Cl-, they form silver chloride, AgCl. In this question, the excess of chloride ions has reacted with the silver ions in the solution to form 0.1234 g of AgCl.
Since the percentage yield is given as 98.7%, it means that only 98.7% of the expected amount of AgCl was actually obtained. Therefore, we can calculate the expected amount of AgCl by dividing the obtained amount by the percentage yield:
Expected amount of AgCl = 0.1234 g / 0.987 = 0.125 g
Since 1 mole of AgCl is formed from 1 mole of Ag+, the molar mass of AgCl can be used to calculate the amount of Ag+ present in the solution:
Molar mass of AgCl = 107.87 g/mol
Amount of Ag+ = Expected amount of AgCl / Molar mass of AgCl = 0.125 g / 107.87 g/mol = 0.00116 mol
Finally, we can calculate the mass of Ag+ by multiplying the amount of Ag+ by its molar mass:
Mass of Ag+ = Amount of Ag+ * Molar mass of Ag+ = 0.00116 mol * 107.87 g/mol = 0.125 g
Therefore, the correct answer is 0.09 g.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Theoretical yield is measured in
- A.
Grams
- B.
Moles
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Both A and BExplanation
Theoretical yield refers to the maximum amount of product that can be obtained from a given reaction, based on the stoichiometry of the reaction. It is measured in both grams and moles because it can be expressed in terms of either the mass or the number of particles involved in the reaction. Grams are used to measure the mass of the product, while moles are used to measure the number of particles (atoms, molecules, etc.) of the product. Therefore, the correct answer is both A and B.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the difference between theoretical and actual yield?
- A.
The actual yield is the total product produced, whereas the theoretical yield is the amount of product based on the complete reaction of the limiting reagent.
- B.
The theoretical yield is the total product produced, whereas the actual yields are the number of products based on the complete reaction of the limiting reagent.
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The actual yield is the total product produced, whereas the theoretical yield is the amount of product based on the complete reaction of the limiting reagent.Explanation
The difference between theoretical and actual yield is that the theoretical yield is the number of products that should be produced based on the complete reaction of the limiting reagent, while the actual yield is the actual amount of product that is obtained in a reaction. In other words, the theoretical yield is the ideal or expected amount of product, while the actual yield is the real amount that is obtained in practice.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How to calculate percent yield?
- A.
Mass of Theoretical Yield / Mass of Actual Yield x 100 percent
- B.
Mass of Actual Yield * Mass of Theoretical Yield * 100 percent
- C.
Mass of Actual Yield / Mass of Theoretical Yield * 100 percent
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Mass of Actual Yield / Mass of Theoretical Yield * 100 percentExplanation
To calculate percent yield, you need to divide the mass of the actual yield by the mass of the theoretical yield and then multiply by 100 percent. This formula allows you to determine the efficiency of a chemical reaction by comparing the actual amount of product obtained to the maximum amount that could have been obtained. The correct answer is Mass of Actual Yield / Mass of Theoretical Yield * 100 percent.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why is the actual yield lower than the theoretical yield?
- A.
Because a few reactions truly proceed to completion.
- B.
It's quite impossible to recover all of the product in a reaction.
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Both A and BExplanation
The actual yield is lower than the theoretical yield because both A and B are true. Some reactions do not proceed to completion, meaning that not all of the reactants are converted into products. Additionally, it is quite impossible to recover all of the product in a reaction, as there are often losses during the separation and purification processes. These factors contribute to the actual yield being lower than the theoretical yield.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In which case, the actual yield becomes more than the theoretical yield?
- A.
If the solvent is still present in the product.
- B.
From error weighing the product
- C.
If the product is impure.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
When the solvent is still present in the product, it adds to the mass of the product, resulting in a higher actual yield than the theoretical yield. Similarly, if there is an error in weighing the product, it can lead to a higher actual yield. Additionally, if the product is impure, it may contain additional substances that contribute to its mass, again resulting in a higher actual yield. Therefore, all of the above factors can cause the actual yield to be more than the theoretical yield.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What will be the theoretical yield of geranyl formate production from 375 g of geraniol? A chemist makes geranyl formate using 375g of raw material and 417g of refined product. The yield percentage is quoted as 94.1%.
- A.
443g
- B.
445g
- C.
446g
- D.
449g
Correct Answer
A. 443gExplanation
The theoretical yield of geranyl formate production can be calculated by multiplying the amount of geraniol used (375g) by the yield percentage (94.1%).
The calculation would be as follows:
Theoretical yield = 375g * 94.1% = 352.875g
However, since the refined product obtained is 417g, it indicates that the actual yield is higher than the theoretical yield. Therefore, the correct answer is 443g, which is the closest option to the actual yield of 417g.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is true of a limiting reagent?
- A.
A limiting agent is completely consumed when the chemical reaction is completed.
- B.
Limiting agents are also referred to as limiting reactants.
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Both A and BExplanation
Both A and B are true statements about a limiting reagent. A limiting reagent is completely consumed when the chemical reaction is completed, meaning it is used up entirely in the reaction. Additionally, limiting reagents are also referred to as limiting reactants because they limit the amount of product that can be formed in a reaction.Rate this question:
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