5.12 Limiting Reactants Flashcards

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What is the ‘limiting reactant’ of a reaction?

A

The reactant that’s used up in a reaction because it limits the amount of product that’s formed

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If 4g of calcium reacts with oxygen from the air, which is most likely to be a limiting reactant, the calcium or the oxygen?

A

Calcium

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What does it mean for a reactant to be ‘in excess’?

A

It does not all react, and has no affect on the amount of product formed

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