Question

For a given chemical reaction, the chemist determined the theoretical yield of product is equal to 15.1 grams. In the laboratory, the chemist only recovered 8.25 grams of product (the actual yield). Calculate the percent yield.

a.32.7%
b.48.9%
c.54.6%
d.82.3%

Answer 1

Percent Yield is equal to (Actual Yield / Theoretical Yield) x 100. So in order to find your answer just divide (8.25 / 15.1) and multiply by 100 to get your answer of 54.6%. I hope this helps out!