Stoichiometric Calculations

Definition

Stoichiometric calculations involve using balanced chemical equations to predict the quantities (in moles) involved in chemical reactions.

Related terms

Limiting Reactant:

The reactant in a chemical reaction that is completely consumed first and determines the maximum amount of product that can be formed.

Excess Reactant:

The reactant in a chemical reaction that remains after all the limiting reactant has been used up.

Yield:

The amount of product produced in a chemical reaction.