8 Questions
What type of formula indicates the actual number of atoms of each element present in a molecule of a compound?
Molecular Formula
What is the term for the substance that is not present in excess in a chemical reaction?
Limiting Reagent
What type of formula indicates the arrangement of atoms within a molecule of a compound?
Structural Formula
What is the formula used to calculate the efficiency of a chemical reaction?
Percentage Yield = Actual Yield Theoretical Yield x 100%
Which of the following formulas indicates the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of elements present in a compound?
Empirical Formula
What is the primary function of the limiting reagent in a chemical reaction?
To dictate the amount of product formed
What is the purpose of calculating the percentage yield of a reaction?
To compare the actual yield to the theoretical yield
What is the significance of the actual yield and theoretical yield in a reaction?
The theoretical yield is the maximum amount of product that can be formed
Test your understanding of stoichiometry concepts, including empirical, molecular, and structural formulas, as well as limiting reagents. Evaluate your knowledge of the ratio of atoms in a compound and their arrangement within a molecule.
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