The reaction of Cr2O3 with silicon metal at high temperatures will make chromium metal.  2Cr2O3 (s) + 3Si (s) ---> 4Cr(l) + 3SiO2 (s) The reaction is begun with 194.00g of Si and 146.00g of Cr2O3. 1) Select the limiting reactant: a) Cr2O3 b) Si c) SiO2 d) Cr 2)How many grams of the excess reactant are left after the reaction is complete?

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The reaction of Cr2O3 with silicon metal at high temperatures will make chromium metal. 

2Cr2O3 (s) + 3Si (s) ---> 4Cr(l) + 3SiO2 (s)

The reaction is begun with 194.00g of Si and 146.00g of Cr2O3.

1) Select the limiting reactant:

a) Cr2O3

b) Si

c) SiO2

d) Cr

2)How many grams of the excess reactant are left after the reaction is complete?

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