Limiting Reactants
The Limiting Reactants simulation allows students to investigate the mathematics of chemical reactions under conditions in which there is a limiting and an excess reactant. There are eight different reactions to explore, each having unique sets of coefficients. Students adjust the initial amount of reactants and products. The reaction proceeds and students can view the initial amounts, the changes, and the ending amounts of all reactants and products.
Users are encouraged to open the Interactive and explore. Or if desired, The Physics Classroom has prepared a student activity sheet for a more directed experience. The activity was designed with the intent of being used by classroom teachers with their classes. View
Student Activity Sheet.
Our Limiting Reactants simulation is now available with a
Concept Checker. Do the simulation. Then follow it up with the
Concept Checker.
Learners and Instructors may also be interested in viewing the accompanying
Notes page. Technical information, teaching suggestions, and related resources that complement this Interactive are provided on the Notes page. View
Notes.