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CuCl2 + 2NaOH --> Cu(OH)2 + 2NaCl. 100kg of CuCl2 reacts with excess Sodium Hydroxide. 50kg of Sodium Chloride is produced. Calculate the theoretical yield of Sodium Chloride, and hence the percentage yield of Iron in this reaction.

Theoretical Yield of NaCl = 86.7kg (3sf)Percentage Yield of Iron = 57.7% (3sf)

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How do you know which chemicals are formed at the electrodes in the electrolysis of aqueous solutions?

In electrolysis, positive ions will be attracted to the negative cathode (the cathode being negative can be remembered because cats are evil). However, in aqueous solutions there are 2 positive ion...

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Why can crude oil be separated by fractional distillation?

Crude oil is composed from hydrocarbons of varying chain length. Hydrocarbons with longer chains have higher boiling points due to the increasing strength of intermolecular forces with length, therefore t...

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