For the following reaction you have 8 grams of hydrogen and 2 grams of oxygen.
2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
The limiting reagent is the oxygen.

Question

For the following reaction you have 8 grams of hydrogen and 2 grams of oxygen. 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O The limiting reagent is the oxygen.

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The limiting reagent is the reactant that is completely consumed in a reaction. In this case, oxygen is the limiting reagent because it is the reactant that is present in the smallest amount relative to the stoichiometric ratio.

For the Following Reaction You Have 8 Grams of Hydrogen