TUTOR Limiting Reactants: Compare Reactant Moles The theoretical yield of a reaction is the amount of product obtained if the limiting reactant is completely converted to product. Consider the reaction: Nz(9) +3 H7(9) –→ 2 NH3(g) If 10.48 g N, is mixed with 12.18 g H7, calculate the theoretical yield (g) of NH3 produced by the reaction.

TUTOR Limiting Reactants: Compare Reactant Moles The theoretical yield of a reaction is the amount of product obtained if the limiting reactant is completely converted to product. Consider the reaction: Nz(9) +3 H7(9) –→ 2 NH3(g) If 10.48 g N, is mixed with 12.18 g H7, calculate the theoretical yield (g) of NH3 produced by the reaction.

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