For the following reaction, 5.69 grams of hydrogen sulfide are mixed with excess oxygen gas. The reaction yields 2.33 grams of water. 2H2S (g) + 302 (g) - 2H2O (1) + 2SO2 (g) (1) What is the theoretical yield of water? grams (2) What is the percent yield for this reaction? %

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### Reaction Yield Calculation Problem

For the following reaction, 5.69 grams of hydrogen sulfide are mixed with excess oxygen gas. The reaction yields 2.33 grams of water.

\[ \text{2H}_2\text{S (g)} + 3\text{O}_2\text{ (g)} \rightarrow 2\text{H}_2\text{O (l)} + 2\text{SO}_2\text{ (g)} \]

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1. **What is the theoretical yield of water?**  
   \( \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \) grams
   
2. **What is the percent yield for this reaction?**  
   \( \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \) %

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**Explanation:**

- **Theoretical Yield:** This is the maximum amount of product (water in this case) that can be formed from the given amount of reactant (hydrogen sulfide) based on stoichiometric calculations.
  
- **Percent Yield:** This represents the efficiency of the reaction and is calculated using the formula:
\[ \text{Percent Yield} = \left( \frac{\text{Actual Yield}}{\text{Theoretical Yield}} \right) \times 100 \]

To solve these questions, you will need to perform stoichiometric calculations using the molar masses of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and water (H₂O) and the given chemical equation.
Transcribed Image Text:### Reaction Yield Calculation Problem For the following reaction, 5.69 grams of hydrogen sulfide are mixed with excess oxygen gas. The reaction yields 2.33 grams of water. \[ \text{2H}_2\text{S (g)} + 3\text{O}_2\text{ (g)} \rightarrow 2\text{H}_2\text{O (l)} + 2\text{SO}_2\text{ (g)} \] #### Questions: 1. **What is the theoretical yield of water?** \( \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \) grams 2. **What is the percent yield for this reaction?** \( \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \) % --- **Explanation:** - **Theoretical Yield:** This is the maximum amount of product (water in this case) that can be formed from the given amount of reactant (hydrogen sulfide) based on stoichiometric calculations. - **Percent Yield:** This represents the efficiency of the reaction and is calculated using the formula: \[ \text{Percent Yield} = \left( \frac{\text{Actual Yield}}{\text{Theoretical Yield}} \right) \times 100 \] To solve these questions, you will need to perform stoichiometric calculations using the molar masses of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and water (H₂O) and the given chemical equation.
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