Chemistry 534 Stoichiometry

Limiting Reagent
Pg 180 184 If 10 atoms of H are added to 10 atoms of O, how many molecules of H2O will be formed? What will be left over? Excess Reagent The reagent that is more than enough left over. In this case, oxygen. Limiting Reagent The reagent that limits the reactions there isnt enough. In this case, hydrogen. Ex. If 1.42 moles of Mg are added to 3.0 moles of HCl, then MgCl 2 and H2 are formed. Which reactant is in excess and by what amount? Also determine the moles of each product produced.

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Sodium chloride can be prepared by the reaction of sodium metal with chlorine gas. What will occur when 6.70 mol of Na reacts with 3.20 mol of Cl2?

Homework: Pg 192 #22, 23 & 24