The experiment performed in this activity involves a chemical reaction. Using experimental data and the stoichiometry for the reaction you can determine the percent yield of your desired product, a common calculation in the laboratory. Complete the following chemical reaction:
A sample of metallic zinc undergoes displacement reaction with pure liquid hydrochloric acid two products are formed, a salt and a gas. The round bottom flask that the reaction is conducted in has a mass of 12.7 grams, to which the zinc is then added and reweighed at a mass of 30.5 grams. In the fumehood, an excess amount of concentrated hydrochloric acid is poured over the zinc and the reaction allowed to proceed until the desired salt product is formed. After completion the salt is purified and placed back into the same round bottom flask for storage, which together now have a mass of 37.5 grams. Based on this information, what is the percent yield for this reaction?
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