Calculating Theoretical Yield Is Not Impossible!

Calculating theoretical and percent yield is a fundamental skill for the laboratory. This book primarily targets Organic Chemistry Laboratory courses at the high school or college and university level, as a supplemental resource to help students master this skill.

Autorentext

Michael S. Leonard earned his B.A. in Chemistry from Goucher College in 1998 under the direction of Professor David E. Horn. He then transitioned to the University of Pennsylvania for his doctoral studies in the laboratory of Professor Madeleine M. Joullié. After obtaining his Ph.D. in 2003, he joined the faculty of Washington & Jefferson College, where he is a Professor of Chemistry.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: What is theoretical yield anyway?

Chapter 2: A balanced reaction equation: The key to everything!

Chapter 3: Dealing with chemical reactions: The mole

Chapter 4: What if a reactant or product is a neat liquid?

Chapter 5: What if a reactant is a solution?

Chapter 6: Using one reagent in excess

Chapter 7: Significant figures

Chapter 8: Planning a synthesis: How much reactant to use?

Chapter 9: Practice problems

Chapter 10: Solutions to practice problems