Chapter 9, Problem 9ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

In the reaction, $2{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\left(l\right)\to 2{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)+{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\left(g\right)$, the percent yield when the decomposition of $\text{5}\text{.00}\text{g}$ of water releases $\text{4}\text{.00}\text{g}$ of oxygen gas. and the calculated mass of oxygen is $\text{4}\text{.44}\text{g}$ is to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

The percentage ratio of actual yield to theoretical yield is known as percent yield. When the actual and theoretical yield are same then the percent yield is $100\%$. The percent yield is always less than $100\%$. It can only increase when there is incomplete or complete reaction or sample loss during recovery.