Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Calculations (Section 6 - No. 21)
What is the limiting reactant in a chemical reaction?
The reactant that is used up first.
The reactant present in the largest amount.
The product formed in the reaction.
The reactant present in the smallest amount.
Explanation
The limiting reactant is the reactant that is completely consumed in a chemical reaction, thereby determining the amount of product formed.
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