5.12 Limiting Reactants Flashcards
1
Q
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
2
Q
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
3
Q
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