Limiting ReactantChemistry

Limiting Reactant & Excess Reagent Stoichiometry Calculator

Identify the limiting reagent that halts the reaction, compute maximum theoretical yield moles, and determine the exact unreacted mass of excess reagent remaining.

Calculated Result

Max Reaction Extent

0.31mol

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Max Reaction Extent

0.31mol

Unreacted Excess Mass Remaining

18.74 kg

Initial Moles of Reactant A

0.31 mol

Initial Moles of Reactant B

9.92 mol

Ratio A (mol/coeff)

0.31 mol

Ratio B (mol/coeff)

4.96 mol

Reactant A is the Limiting Reagent: It will be completely consumed first, leaving unreacted excess of Reactant B.

Reactant Consumption Ratios

Ratio A (mol/coeff)
0.31 mol(6%)
Ratio B (mol/coeff)
4.96 mol(94%)

Standard stoichiometry and reaction engineering tool for chemical synthesis optimization.

Calculation Methodology

Limiting Reactant = min( Moles_A / Coeff_A, Moles_B / Coeff_B ). Excess reactant remaining is calculated from stoichiometric consumption by the limiting reactant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Convert the mass of each reactant to moles, then divide each by its stoichiometric coefficient in the balanced equation. The reactant with the smallest quotient is limiting.

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