Chapter 9, Problem 15KT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term corresponding to the definition “the actual yield compared to the theoretical yield expressed as a percent” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

In a chemical reaction, the amount of product formed is calculated by the experimental method. The percent yield is defined as the total amount percentage of the product obtained in the reaction. In an experiment, the percent yield expresses the comparative percent relation of actual yield to the theoretical yield.