When heated, lithium reacts with nitrogen to form lithium nitride according to the following reaction: 6Li(s)+N2(g) →2Li3N(s) What is the theoretical yield of Li3N in grams when 12.3 g of Li are heated with 33.6 g of N2? If the actual yield is 5.89 g, what is the percent yield of the reaction?

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2) When heated, lithium reacts with nitrogen to form lithium nitride according to the following reaction: 6Li(s)+N2(g) →2Li3N(s)

What is the theoretical yield of Li3N in grams when 12.3 g of Li are heated with 33.6 g of N2? If the actual yield is 5.89 g, what is the percent yield of the reaction?

6 Li (s) + N2 (g) → 2 LizN (s)
Transcribed Image Text:6 Li (s) + N2 (g) → 2 LizN (s)
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