Percentage Yield and Atom Economy

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1) Using known masses of magnesium and hydrochloric acid, it was calculated that 2.5g of
magnesium chloride could be produced. 1.5g of magnesium chloride is actually produced. What is
the percentage yield?

2) Calcium oxide reacts with water to form calcium hydroxide. The reaction yields 8g of a predicted
27g. What is the percentage yield?

3) Balance the equation for this: Ca + O2  CaO

4) Here are two ways to make ammonia. Calculate the atom economy of each, show working out.
Suggest which is the better method and why.
N.B. You need to ensure the equations are balanced before calculating the atom economy.

Hydrogen + nitrogen à ammonia

H2 + N 2 à NH3

Calcium oxide + ammonium chloride à calcium chloride + water + ammonia

CaO + NH4Cl à CaCl2 + H2O + NH3

5) What is the atom economy for making hydrogen by reacting coal with steam? Remember to
balance the equation:
C + H2O     →     CO2 + H2