For the question(s) that follow, consider the following balanced equation.
Mg₃N₂(s) + 6H₂O(l) → 3Mg(OH) ₂(s) + 2NH₃(g)
-When 3.05 moles of CH₄ are mixed with 5.03 moles of O₂ the limiting reactant is __________.
CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

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To determine the limiting reactant, we need to convert the given amounts of each reactant to moles and compare the mole ratios in the balanced equation. For CH₄: 3.05 moles x (1 mole O₂ / 2 moles CH₄) = 1.525 moles O₂ needed For O₂: 5.03 moles O₂ Now we compare the mole ratios in the balanced equation: For CH₄: 1.525 moles O₂ needed x (1 mole CH₄ / 2 moles O₂) = 0.763 moles CH₄ required For O₂: 5.03 moles O₂ x (2 moles CH₄ / 1 mole O₂) = 10.06 moles CH₄ required Since we have more than enough O₂ to react with all of the CH₄, the limiting reactant is CH₄.

For the Question(s) That Follow, Consider the Following Balanced Equation