Exam #2 Flashcards
Practical Definition of a Mole
one mole of any element is equal to the mass # (atomic mass) of the element in grams
Semi-technical definition of a mole
a mole is a counting unit, similar in concept to a dozen
To enter into a balanced chemical equation…
we need to be in moles
Stoichiometry
relationship between moles of react and moles of product, established by the coefficients of a balanced equation
We manipulate chemical equations with…
moles
Limiting reactant
reactant fully consumed in a chemical reaction, limits the quantity of product produced
Excess reactant
reactant that remains after reaction is complete
Theoretical yield
amount of product that can be made based on amount of limiting reactant
actual yield
the amount of product actually produced by a chemical reaction
percent yield
(actual/theoretical) x 100
Quantity of excess reactant remaining
moles excess initial - moles excess consumed = moles excess remained