What is the definition of a Limiting Reactant?

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Shaun Munoz

Chemistry

14 February, 13:22

What is the definition of a Limiting Reactant?

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Sara Whitney · Answer 1

The limiting reagent in a chemical reaction is the substance that is totally consumed

Hana · Answer 2

A limiting reactant is the reactant that you will run out of first. Say you have 6 atoms of hydrogen and 2 atoms of oxygen to make water. Pair 4 of the hydrogen atoms with the 2 atoms of oxygen. You have 2 hydrogen atoms left over. Oxygen is the limiting reactant because it is the reason why you can't make any more H2O molecules.