What is the limiting reactant when 5.6 moles of aluminum react with 6.2 moles of water?

Unbalanced equation: Al + H2O → Al2O3 + H2

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Leyla Coleman

22 September, 13:50

What is the limiting reactant when 5.6 moles of aluminum react with 6.2 moles of water?

Unbalanced equation: Al + H2O → Al2O3 + H2

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Nigel Goodwin · Answer 1

First, you need to see how much aluminum you have and how much water you have to make a mole ratio. Whichever one isn't in excess is the limiting reactant.

5.6 mol of Al*2/1=11.2 mol Al

6.2 mol of H2O*3/1=18.6 mol H2O

11.2<18.6

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Aluminum is the limiting reactant

What is the limiting reactant when 5.6 moles of aluminum react with 6.2 moles of water?Unbalanced equation: Al + H2O → Al2O3 + H2Show, or explain, all of your work along with the final answer.

What is the limiting reactant when 5.6 moles of aluminum react with 6.2 moles of water?

Unbalanced equation: Al + H2O → Al2O3 + H2

Show, or explain, all of your work along with the final answer.