Limiting Reactants Flashcards
1
Q
What is a common practice in chemical reactions involving two reactants?
A
Using an excess of one reactant to ensure all of the other reactant is used
2
Q
What is the reactant that is completely used up called?
A
The limiting reactant, as it limits the amount of products.
3
Q
What skill should students develop regarding limiting reactants?
A
They should be able to explain the effect of a limiting quantity of a reactant on the amount of products possible, in terms of amounts in moles or masses in grams.
