Question

lab data
triglyceride molecular formula: $c_{51}h_{98}o_{6}$
triglyceride molar mass (g/mol): 807.29
mass of triglyceride (g): 4.13
soap name: sodium palmitate
soap molecular formula: $nac_{16}h_{31}o_{2}$
soap molar mass (g/mol): 278.40
mass of filter paper (g): 0.23
mass of filter paper + soap (g): 3.56
mass of soap (g): 3.33
theoretical yield (g)
actual yield (g)
percent yield (%)
ph of soap solution

Explanation:

Step1: Identify actual yield

The mass of the soap obtained is the actual yield. Given that the mass of the soap is 3.33 g, this is the actual yield.

Step2: Calculate theoretical yield (not required for actual - yield calculation)

The theoretical yield calculation would involve stoichiometry based on the reaction of triglyceride to soap, but since we are only asked for actual yield, we don't need to do that here.

Answer:

3.33