3. Chemical Reactions
Percent Yield
Problem 50
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionMagnesium oxide can be made by heating magnesium metal in the presence of oxygen. The balanced equation for the reaction is: 2 Mg(s) + O2( g)¡2 MgO(s) When 10.1 g of Mg reacts with 10.5 g O2, 11.9 g MgO is collected. Determine the limiting reactant. Determine the theoretical yield. Determine the percent yield for the reaction.
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