Week 8 Chemistry Reading Response – Due Sunday Nov. 15th at 8 pm Week 8 Chemistry Last Name, First Name * 1. What is the difference between the molar mass and the empirical formula mass of a compound? When are these masses different? When different, how is the molar mass related to the empirical formula mass? 2. What is the theoretical yield for a reaction and how does this quantity depend on the limiting reactant? 3. Why is that when something gains electrons, it is said to be reduced? What is being reduced? 4. What did you find particularly interesting or surprising from the chemistry reading assignment? 5. What would you like us to spend class time on from the chemistry reading assignment? 6. What chemistry topics are you still confused about from previous weeks? Δ
