Sometimes things are just left over. An informative video in the JFR Science series highlights limiting and excess reactants in a chemical reaction. It explains the process of solving stoichiometry problems with limiting reactants.

Concepts

chemical reactions, stoichiometry, reactants, limiting reactants

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners create a graphic organizer summarizing the process of solving stoichiometry problems with limiting reactants

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars need to have prior experience with stoichiometry problems
• Pupils should be familiar with molar relationships given by chemical equations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses an analogy that everyone can understand (cookies)
  
• Includes thorough, step-by-step explanations

Cons

• Does not include example problems for students to practice