Which of the following errors could cause your percent yield to be falsely high,

Question

Which of the following errors could cause your percent yield to be falsely high, or even over 100%? Select ALL that apply. Select ALL that apply. (but not select every selections)

a. Taking the mass of the empty crucible without the lid, but including the lid in all other mass measurements.

b. Handling the crucible directly with your hands.

c. Failing to completely decompose the sodium bicarbonate sample.

d. Taking the mass of all samples with the lid included.

e. Heating the sample too vigorously.

Explanation / Answer

Which of the following errors could cause your percent yield to be falsely high, or even over 100%?

Taking the mass of the empty crucible without the lid, but including the lid in all other mass measurements.

Handling the crucible directly with your hands

Failing to completely decompose the sodium bicarbonate sample

Taking the mass of all samples with the lid included.

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