For the following reaction, 3.85 grams of silicon tetrafluoride are mixed with excess water. The reaction yields 2.04 grams of hydrofluoric acid. SiF4(s) + 2H2O(l) -----> 4HF(aq) + SiO2(s)   a. What is the theoretical yield of hydrofluoric acid? ______g b. What is the percent yield for this reaction? ________%

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For the following reaction, 3.85 grams of silicon tetrafluoride are mixed with excess water. The reaction yields 2.04 grams of hydrofluoric acid.

SiF4(s) + 2H2O(l) -----> 4HF(aq) + SiO2(s)

 

a. What is the theoretical yield of hydrofluoric acid? ______g

b. What is the percent yield for this reaction? ________%

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