170 DIY Science: Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments
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q 1 : Based on the original mass of sodium hydrogen carbonate used in Part II and the balanced equation, calculate the theoretical
yield of sodium carbonate.
q: 2 Assuming that the product in Part II is pure anhydrous sodium carbonate, calculate the percent yield. Would you expect the
actual yield of sodium carbonate to closely approach the theoretical yield? Why or why not?