4.13 grams of magnesium chloride were recovered after the chemical reaction between magnesium and chlorine gas occurred. If 7.10 grams of magnesium chloride was suppose to be produced, what is the percent yield of magnesium chloride?
%yield = (4.13/7.10)*100 =
To calculate the percent yield of magnesium chloride, you need to compare the actual yield (the amount of magnesium chloride recovered) to the theoretical yield (the amount of magnesium chloride that should have been produced). The formula for percent yield is:
Percent Yield = (Actual Yield / Theoretical Yield) x 100
In this case, the actual yield is given as 4.13 grams, and the theoretical yield is given as 7.10 grams. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:
Percent Yield = (4.13 g / 7.10 g) x 100
Calculating this expression gives us the percent yield of magnesium chloride.