2 Al(s) + 2 KOH(aq) + 4 H2SO4(aq) + 10 H2O(l) ⟶ 2 KAl(SO4)2∙12 H2O(s) + 3 H2(g)  alum  Using the data, determine the theoretical and percent yield for this alum synthesis. Note that aluminum is the limiting reactant. Description mass bottle mas 9.150 bottle mass with aluminum pieces 11.177 final product and bottle masss 19.377 What is the theoretical yield of alum and what is the percent yield of alum?

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2 Al(s) + 2 KOH(aq) + 4 H2SO4(aq) + 10 H2O(l) ⟶ 2 KAl(SO4)2∙12 H2O(s) + 3 H2(g) 

alum 

Using the data, determine the theoretical and percent yield for this alum synthesis. Note that aluminum is the limiting reactant.

Description mass
bottle mas 9.150
bottle mass with aluminum pieces 11.177
final product and bottle masss

19.377

What is the theoretical yield of alum and what is the percent yield of alum?

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