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Using Theoretical yield calculator
Convert a known limiting-reactant amount to product using the balanced-equation coefficient ratio.
Product moles = limiting reactant moles × product coefficient/reactant coefficient; mass = moles × product molar mass. You must identify the limiting reactant and balance the equation first. Does not assume quantitative reaction in practice.
A worked example
Example inputs: limiting-reactant amount (mol) = 2, reactant coefficient = 1, product coefficient = 2, product molar mass (g/mol) = 18. Theoretical product mass (g) = 72.
Before you use the result
Product moles = limiting reactant moles × product coefficient/reactant coefficient; mass = moles × product molar mass. You must identify the limiting reactant and balance the equation first. Does not assume quantitative reaction in practice.
Example results for limiting-reactant amount (mol)
These examples use Reactant coefficient: 1; Product coefficient: 2; Product molar mass (g/mol): 18. They are reference calculations, not recommended settings.
| Limiting-reactant amount (mol) | Theoretical product mass (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 36 |
| 2 | 72 |
| 4 | 144 |
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