Chapter 8, Problem 8.47QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Balanced equation and limiting reactant has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Balanced chemical equation

The mass of products should be equal to mass of its starting materials this is governed by law of conservation of mass.

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 so these reactants are called as limiting reactants.