what is my percent yield if i had 1.46 grams of copper to start with and ended with 2. 47 grams of copper?
To calculate the percent yield, you need to compare the actual yield to the theoretical yield. The theoretical yield is the amount of product that would be obtained if the reaction occurred exactly as predicted and all reactants were completely converted into the desired product. Here's how you can calculate the percent yield:
1. Determine the theoretical yield:
In this case, the theoretical yield would be the amount of copper that would be obtained if the reaction went to completion. Since you started with 1.46 grams of copper and ended with 2.47 grams of copper, your actual yield is 2.47 grams.
2. Calculate the percent yield:
Percent yield = (Actual yield / Theoretical yield) × 100
Let's substitute the values:
Percent yield = (2.47 g / 2.47 g) × 100
Simplifying this equation, we find:
Percent yield = 100%
Therefore, your percent yield is 100%. This means that you achieved a 100% conversion of the reactant to the desired product.