Sodium and oxygen react to form sodium oxide according to the equation. 4 Na (s)  +  O2 (g)  →  2 Na2O (s) Consider the reaction that occurs if 20.0 g sodium and 10.0 g of oxygen are mixed and the reaction  proceeds with a 49% yield. Calculate both the theoretical yield and actual yield of  Na2Oformed, in grams

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Sodium and oxygen react to form sodium oxide according to the equation.

4 Na (s)  +  O2 (g)  →  2 Na2O (s)

Consider the reaction that occurs if 20.0 g sodium and 10.0 g of oxygen are mixed and the reaction  proceeds with a 49% yield. Calculate both the theoretical yield and actual yield of  Na2Oformed, in grams. Report both values with 3 significant figures.

 

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