Take the reaction: NH3 + O2 NO + H2O. In an experiment, 3.

25 g of NH3 are
allowed to react with 3.50 g of O 2. Note: Balance the equation first. Show your
solution.
Atomic masses:
N=14.01 amu
H=1.01 amu
O=16.0 amu

a. Which reactant is the limiting reagent? O2

b. How much of the excess reactant remains after the reaction? 0.1molNH3
0.19 molNH3 - 0.09molNH3 = 0.1molNH3

Balancing Equation:

 NH3 + O2 NO + H2O
 4NH3 + 5O2 → 4NO + 6H2O

Reactant Product
N 1 4 1 4
H 3 12 2 12
O 2 10 2 10

Solution: 3.25(4)  13gNH3 ; 3.50(5)  17.5gO2

1 mol NH 3
13 g 4 NH 3 × =0.19 mol NH 3 ( given ) 0.09molNH3 < 0.19 molNH3
68.16 g NH 3
Since NH3 is in excess, O2 is
1 mol O2
17.5 g O2 × =0.22 mol O2 (given) the limiting reagent
80 g O2

4 mol NH 3
0.22 mol O2 × =0.09 mol NH 3 ( needed amount )
10 mol O2

Molar Mass:
 4 NH 3 =14.01 ( 4 ) +1.01 ( 12 )
¿ 56.04+ 12.12
¿ 68.16 g/mol
 5 O2=16.0(5)
¿ 80 g/mol