Which of the Following Best Describes a Limiting Reactant

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a limiting reactant?

• A)The reactant that limits the rate (or speed) of a chemical reaction.
• B)The reactant that limits the position of equilibrium in a reversible chemical change.
• C)The reactant that remains at the end of the reaction.
• D)The reactant that can produce the greatest amount of product.
• E)The reactant that is completely used up by a reaction.

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