The link between theoretical yield and actual yield in chemical reactions is really interesting and important for understanding stoichiometry! 🎉

1. Theoretical Yield: This is the biggest amount of product that we can get from a reaction. It’s figured out using a balanced chemical equation. This calculation assumes that everything goes perfectly, with no materials lost!

2. Actual Yield: This is the amount of product we actually get from the reaction in the lab. It can be less than the theoretical yield. This might happen because some reactions don’t finish completely or because other reactions happen at the same time.

3. Percent Yield: We can compare these two yields! To find the percent yield, we use this simple formula:

   $\text{Percent Yield} = \left( \frac{\text{Actual Yield}}{\text{Theoretical Yield}} \right) \times 100$

Understanding how these yields relate to each other helps us make our reactions better and become even better chemists! Keep up the great work! 🌟