Limiting and Excess Reactants Flashcards by Kimberly Bhotia

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Limiting Reactants

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The reactant that gets used up first

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Excess Reactants

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The reactant that has molecules left over

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Why are excess reactants necessary?

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To make sure the other reactant reacts to its fullest (completely)

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