Calculating theoretical yield of resulting alum from water dissolving help asap

In summary, the conversation is about calculating the theoretical yield of resulting alum from water dissolving and adding a mass of (NH4)2SO4 and Al2(SO4)3*18H2O. The formula for alum is NH4+(superscript)Al3+(superscript)(SO4)2*12H2O and this is a limiting reactant problem. The equation is balanced as Al2(SO4)3(H2O)18 + (NH4)2SO4 yields NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O and water needs to be included on the left hand side.
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calculating theoretical yield of resulting alum from water dissolving...help asap!

a mass of 13.02g (NH4)2SO4 is dissolved in water. After the solution is heated, 27.22g of Al2(SO4)3*18H2O is added. calculate the theoretical yield of the resulting alum (formula is NH4+(superscript)Al3+(superscript)(SO4)2*12H2O) Hint:this is a limiting reactant problem.

so far I've got 2Al+(NH4)2SO4+H2O yields Al2(SO4)3*18H2O + the formula of alum but I am rly not sure if this is right...please hellppp meeee asap!thanks.
 
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Balance this first...

Al2(SO4)3*18H2O + (NH4)2SO4 -----> NH4Al(SO4)2·12H2O
 
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Note: you will need water on the LHS.
 
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but i don't know how to balance with hydrates that well...the limiting reactant side?
 
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Write hydrate as Al2(SO4)3(H2O)18. LH stands for left hand.
 

1. What is the theoretical yield of resulting alum from water dissolving?

The theoretical yield of resulting alum from water dissolving is the maximum amount of alum that can be produced from a given amount of reactants, assuming 100% efficiency and complete reaction.

2. How is the theoretical yield calculated?

The theoretical yield is calculated by using the balanced chemical equation, the molar mass of the reactants and products, and the amount of the limiting reactant present in the reaction.

3. What is the limiting reactant in the reaction?

The limiting reactant is the substance that is completely consumed in a chemical reaction, limiting the amount of product that can be produced.

4. How do impurities affect the theoretical yield?

Impurities in the reactants can decrease the theoretical yield by taking up some of the reactants and preventing them from participating in the reaction. This results in a lower yield of the desired product.

5. Is the theoretical yield always achievable in a real-life scenario?

No, the theoretical yield is an ideal value and is not always achievable in a real-life scenario due to factors such as incomplete reactions, side reactions, and loss of product during handling and purification.

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