key term - Stoichiometry

Definition

Stoichiometry involves calculations based on balanced chemical equations regarding quantities involved in chemical reactions - both reactants and products.

Related terms

Mole Ratio: The ratio between the amounts in moles of any two compounds involved in a chemical reaction.

Limiting Reactant:

The substance that is totally consumed when the chemical reaction is complete.

Excess Reactant:

The reactants present in quantities greater than necessary to react with the quantity of the limiting reagent.