A reaction that has been calculated to produce 60.0 grams of Copper (II) Chloride actually produces 50.0 grams of Copper (II) Chloride. What is the percent yield?
A
0.833%
B
96.1%
C
83.8%
D
120%
To calculate percent yield, you need to compare the actual yield (the amount of product obtained in the experiment) to the theoretical yield (the amount of product you would expect to obtain based on calculations).
In this case, the actual yield of Copper (II) Chloride is given as 50.0 grams. The theoretical yield is calculated to be 60.0 grams.
The formula for percent yield is:
Percent yield = (actual yield / theoretical yield) * 100
Plugging in the given values:
Percent yield = (50.0 / 60.0) * 100 = 0.833 * 100 = 83.3%
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: 0.833%.