The following diagram represents the reaction of A (unshaded spheres)with B (shaded spheres).What is the balanced chemical equation for this reaction,and what is the limiting reactant?

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The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is A₂ + 2B → 2AB. To balance the equation, we need to have one A react with two B's to form two AB particles. This means that individual A particles are not limiting the reaction, but rather the availability of B. Therefore, B is the limiting reactant. Option A and Option C are incorrect because they propose that A is the limiting reactant, which is not the case based on the diagram. Option D is also incorrect because it proposes an incorrect stoichiometric ratio between A and B.

The Following Diagram Represents the Reaction of a (Unshaded Spheres)with