Do I need to balance the equation first?
Yes, accurate stoichiometry requires a balanced chemical equation to determine the correct mole ratios (coefficients).
For every 1 mole of A, you get 1.00 moles of B. This is the theoretical maximum yield.
Starting with 1 moles of A yields 18.0150g of B. Actual yield may be lower due to impurities or incomplete reaction.
n(B) = n(A) × (b/a)n(A)Moles of reactant AaCoefficient of AbCoefficient of B