× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Chemistry (Moderator: Laser_3)
New Topic  
rivertube rivertube
wrote...
Posts: 147
Rep: 3 0
11 years ago
what does it mean to say that the balanced chemical equation for a reaction describes the stoichiometry of the reaction?
Read 632 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
11 years ago
The stoichiometry of a reaction is the number of each atom/ion/molecule taking part in the reaction ie the reacting ratios of the particles taking part.

When the equation is balanced you know exactly how many of each particle reacts with exactly how many of each other particle and how many particles of product are formed.

Using this you can tell the number of moles of each atom represented by the balanced equation and so work out exact masses of each element/compound.
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1250 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Related Images
  
 312
  
 64
  
 8037
Your Opinion
What's your favorite math subject?
Votes: 293
Previous poll results: Does a gender wage gap exist in America?