Aluminum hydroxide is often present in antacids to neutralize stomach acid (HCl).
Al(OH)3(s) + 3 HCl(aq) AlCl3(aq) + 3 H2O(l)
Part A: If 15.6 g aluminum hydroxide is present in an antacid tablet, determine the theoretical yield of aluminum chloride produced when the tablet reacts with stomach acid.
________g

Part B: If the actual yield of aluminum chloride from this tablet is 22.0 g, what is the percent yield?
_______ %

Question

Aluminum hydroxide is often present in antacids to neutralize stomach acid (HCl).
Al(OH)3(s) + 3 HCl(aq)  AlCl3(aq) + 3 H2O(l)
Part A: If 15.6 g aluminum hydroxide is present in an antacid tablet, determine the theoretical yield of aluminum chloride produced when the tablet reacts with stomach acid.
________g

Part B: If the actual yield of aluminum chloride from this tablet is 22.0 g, what is the percent yield?
_______ %