A technician prepares a sample of hydrated iron(II) sulfate crystals (FeSO4⋅7H2OFeSO_4 \cdot 7H_2OFeSO4⋅7H2O) by reacting excess iron filings with dilute sulfuric acid.
State two reasons why the percentage yield of the hydrated iron(II) sulfate crystals is less than 100% [2].