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Title Identifying the Limiting Reactant
Description Use this instructor-led activity to help students identify the limiting reactant using 2 different methods. Apply stoichiometric relationships to calculate the amounts of product theoretically produced and excess reactant left over.
Subject Chemistry
Level High School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Multiple-Choice Concept Questions, Other
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included Yes
Language English
Keywords Limiting reactant, excess reactant, stoichiometry
Simulation(s) Reactants, Products and Leftovers (HTML5)


Author(s) Nancy Salpepi
School / Organization Phet
Date submitted 11/17/23
Date updated 11/17/23