How to Determine Limiting Reactant and Amount of Excess Reactant: IB Chemistry 1.3 Practice Problem


Summary

This video dives into the concept of limiting reactant in a chemical reaction, demonstrating how to identify the limiting reactant by calculating moles and considering coefficients. It further explores the calculation of excess reactant remaining and the conversion of limiting reactant to determine the amount of product formed. A practical and insightful guide to understanding and solving problems involving balanced chemical reactions.


Problem Introduction

Introduction to a problem involving a balanced chemical reaction and the concept of limiting reactant and excess reactant.

Determining Limiting Reactant

Explanation on how to determine the limiting reactant by calculating moles and dividing by coefficients.

Calculating Excess Reactant

Process of calculating the amount of excess reactant remaining after identifying the limiting reactant.

Conversion of Limiting Reactant

Conversion of the limiting reactant to determine the amount of product formed.

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