Students learn how to determine the limiting reactant in a chemical equation.

It is the limiting reactant. Now use the moles of the limiting reactant to calculate the mass of the product. Remember to use the molar ratio between the limiting reactant and the product.

IntroductionMagnesium metal is dissolved in HCl in 500mL Florence flasks covered with balloons. The moles of each reagent are changed in each flask in order to demonstrate the limiting reagent concept ...