5. When 10.0 g of aluminum reacts with excess oxygen it produces aluminum oxide. A) What is the theoretical yield of aluminum oxide for this reaction? B) If 17.8g are produced, what is the percentage yield of aluminum oxide? C) Why might an actual yield differ from a theoretical yield?

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S. When 10.0g of aluminum reacts with excess oxygen it produces aluminum oxide.
A)What is the theoretical yieldof aluminum oxide for this reaction?
B)Ir17.8g are produced, what is the percentage yield of aluminum oxide?
C) Why might an actual yield differ from a theoretical yield?
Transcribed Image Text:S. When 10.0g of aluminum reacts with excess oxygen it produces aluminum oxide. A)What is the theoretical yieldof aluminum oxide for this reaction? B)Ir17.8g are produced, what is the percentage yield of aluminum oxide? C) Why might an actual yield differ from a theoretical yield?
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