Calculating Percent Yield of Al2O3

However, you need to also convert the 2.5 g O2 to moles, and then compare the moles of Al and O2 to determine the limiting reagent. Once you know that, you can use the appropriate conversion factors to calculate the theoretical yield of Al2O3 and then plug that into the percent yield equation.
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Homework Statement



If the reaction of 2.5 g of Al with 2.5 g of O2 produced 3.5 g of Al2O3, what is the percent yield of Al2)3? Be sure to write and balance equation.

Homework Equations



Percent Yield = (actual yield / theoretical yield ) x 100

The Attempt at a Solution



4Al + 302 ---> 2Al2O3

2.5 g Al x (1 mol Al / 108 g) x (2 mol Al2O3 / 4 mol Al) = .0115 mol Al2O3

.0115 mol Al2O3 (204 g Al2O3 / 1 mol Al2O3) = 2.36 Al2O3

Percent Yield = (2.36 / 3.50) X 100 = 67 %
 
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Two things:

1: Don't forget to verify which reagent (Al or O2) is the limiting reagent.
2: Your conversion factors are wrong. For instance - there aren't 108g of Al in 1 mol of Al.
 
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108g is a mass of 4 moles of Al, not of 1 mole. 4 is a stoichiometric coefficient, and it is already - correctly - present in your

priscilla89 said:
(2 mol Al2O3 / 4 mol Al)

conversion coefficient.

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methods
 
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p21bass said:
Two things:

1: Don't forget to verify which reagent (Al or O2) is the limiting reagent.
2: Your conversion factors are wrong. For instance - there aren't 108g of Al in 1 mol of Al.

Okay, then it would be

2.5 g Al x (1 mol Al / 27 g) x (2 mol Al2O3 / 4 mol Al)
 
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Much better now.
 

1. What is the formula for calculating percent yield of Al2O3?

The formula for calculating percent yield of Al2O3 is: (actual yield of Al2O3 / theoretical yield of Al2O3) * 100%.

2. How do you determine the actual yield of Al2O3 in a chemical reaction?

The actual yield of Al2O3 can be determined by conducting the chemical reaction in a controlled environment and measuring the amount of Al2O3 produced. This can be done by using techniques such as weighing the product or using titration methods.

3. What is the theoretical yield of Al2O3?

The theoretical yield of Al2O3 is the maximum amount of Al2O3 that can be produced from a given amount of reactants, assuming all reactants are completely converted into the desired product.

4. What factors can affect the percent yield of Al2O3?

The percent yield of Al2O3 can be affected by various factors such as impurities in the reactants, incomplete reactions, side reactions, and experimental errors.

5. How can you improve the percent yield of Al2O3 in a chemical reaction?

To improve the percent yield of Al2O3, one can ensure the purity of the reactants, optimize reaction conditions, and carefully follow the experimental procedure. Additionally, conducting multiple trials and using techniques to minimize experimental errors can also improve the percent yield.

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