Chapter 3, Problem 3Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The theoretical yield and the percent yield of acetylsalicylic acid needs to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

A limiting reactant limits the amount of product formed in the reaction. The theoretical yield is the amount of product formed from limiting reactant. The percent yield can be calculated from theoretical yield and actual yield as follows:

  $\%\text{Yield}=\frac{\text{Theoretical yield}}{\text{Actual yield}}\times 100\%$