Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Calculations (Section 5 - No. 20)

In a reaction, which substance is considered to be the limiting reactant?
The reactant present in the largest amount.
The reactant that is completely consumed.
The product of the reaction.
The reactant that is in excess.

Explanation

The limiting reactant is the reactant that runs out first, which determines the amount of product formed.

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