5 Questions
Which law forms the basis of stoichiometry?
The law of conservation of mass
What does stoichiometry describe?
The relationship between the quantities of reactants and products
What does a balanced chemical equation indicate?
The ratio of reactants and products
What can be calculated if the amounts of the separate reactants are known?
The amount of the product
In the given balanced equation, how many molecules of water are produced when one molecule of methane reacts?
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Study Notes
Stoichiometry Basics
- The Law of Definite Proportions forms the basis of stoichiometry
- Stoichiometry describes the quantitative relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions
Balanced Chemical Equations
- A balanced chemical equation indicates that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both the reactant and product sides
- If the amounts of the separate reactants are known, the amount of product formed can be calculated
Example: Methane Reaction
- In the balanced equation, 2H2O molecules are produced when 1 CH4 molecule reacts
Test your knowledge of stoichiometry with this quiz! Explore the relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions and practice calculating ratios of quantities.
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