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Using the % yield calculation (please state), what is the percentage yield for the reaction of calcium oxide with water to produce calcium hydroxide if the theoretical yield is 4.0g but only 1.5g is produced?

The equation for percentage yield is as follows:% yield = ([Actual mass of product obtained]/[Maximum theoretical mass]) x 100Therefore using this equation, we can obtain the

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In the labratory you are given 1.5g of butyl butanoate ester C8H16O2. (i) Draw the functional group of this compound. (ii) What is the emperical formula of the compound. (iii) What is the molar mass of the compound? (iv) How many moles were you given

(i) Ester functional group RCOOR(ii) The emperical formula is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound therefore C4H8O(iii) The molar mass is C (12 x 8) = 96 H (1 x 18) = 18 O (2 x 16) = 32M...

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Metals can be extracted fromt their oxides via the process of electrolysis. Positive metal ions are attracted to the negative electrode. explains what happens at the negative electrode. (2 marks)

Metal ions gain electrons to form metal atoms.(Eg Al3+ + 3e- ----> Al)

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Describe the bonding in i)NaCl, ii) HCl, iii) Mg

Sodium chloride forms an ionic bond, between metallic sodium and non-metallic chlorine. An atom of sodium transfers an electron to an atom of chlorine, forming a positive...

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Complete the balanced equation for the overall reaction in a hydrogen fuel cell. _ H2 + ___ > _ H2O

Hydrogen fuel cells are really important as they can be used to power electrical cars, so it's something that a lot of scientists are looking into at the moment. We need to balance this equation, so we ne...

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