Determine which reactant limits a reaction and calculate expected yields.
ext{Percent Yield} = rac{ ext{Actual Yield}}{ ext{Theoretical Yield}} imes 100%
1. Convert all given amounts to moles 2. Divide each by its stoichiometric coefficient 3. The smallest value indicates the limiting reagent 4. Use limiting reagent to calculate theoretical yield
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See how to identify the limiting reagent systematically.
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1. Write balanced equation 2. Convert all given amounts to moles 3. Divide by stoichiometric coefficient 4. Smallest value = limiting reagent 5. Use limiting reagent to calculate products
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Mix reactants in different ratios and observe leftovers!
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If you have 2 moles of and 1 mole of for the reaction , which is limiting?