For the following reaction, 6.62 grams of potassium hydroxide are mixed with excess carbon dioxide. The reaction yields 5.59 grams of potassium carbonate. CO2 (g) + 2KOH (aq) K2CO3 (aq) + H2O (l)

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For the following reaction, 6.62 grams of potassium hydroxide are mixed with excess carbon dioxide. The reaction yields 5.59 grams of potassium carbonate.

CO2 (g) + 2KOH (aq) K2CO3 (aq) + H2O (l)

(1) What is the theoretical yield of potassium carbonate? grams
(2) What is the percent yield for this reaction? %



 

 

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