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| − | In a [[chemical reaction]], the '''limiting reactant''' is the species which is in lowest [[ | + | In a [[chemical reaction]], the '''limiting reactant''' is the species which is in lowest [[stoichiometry|stoichiometric]] quantity. In other words, it is the reactant which is consumed before any others. |
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Revision as of 22:22, January 27, 2008
In a chemical reaction, the limiting reactant is the species which is in lowest stoichiometric quantity. In other words, it is the reactant which is consumed before any others.