Chemistry
Percent Yield
Reaction yield efficiency.
Formula
Formula
% = actualtheoretical · 100
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| actual | actual yield | computed result | — | result |
| theoretical | theoretical yield | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenactual yield = 8.2, theoretical yield = 10
Result82
Example 2
Givenactual yield = 45, theoretical yield = 50
Result90