Chapter 8, Problem 8.45QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of moles of products and excess reactants left after the completion of reaction has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Limiting reactants: In a chemical reaction excess of one reactant is frequently used to ensure the more costly or more important reactant converted fully into the desired product.  These more costly reactants limit the desired product amount these reactants are called as limiting reactants. Which are present in excess amounts compare to limiting reactants are called as excess reactants.