What is the limiting reactant for the following reaction given we have 3.4 moles of Ca(NO₃) ₂and 2.4 moles of Li₃PO₄?
Reaction: 3Ca(NO₃) ₂+ 2Li₃PO₄→ 6LiNO₃ + Ca₃(PO₄) ₂

Question

What is the limiting reactant for the following reaction given we have 3.4 moles of Ca(NO₃)₂and 2.4 moles of Li₃PO₄? Reaction: 3Ca(NO₃)₂+ 2Li₃PO₄→ 6LiNO₃ + Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mole ratio of Ca(NO3)2 to Li3PO4 is 3:2. We have 3.4 moles of Ca(NO3)2 and 2.4 moles of Li3PO4. The ratio of moles of Ca(NO3)2 to Li3PO4 is 3.4/3 : 2.4/2 = 1.13 : 1.2. This shows that Li3PO4 is the limiting reactant because it is present in a smaller mole ratio than Ca(NO3)2.

What Is the Limiting Reactant for the Following Reaction Given