What would be the limiting reactant if 50 grams of sodium cyanide were reacted with 70 grams of copper carbonate?
1 Answer
Apr 26, 2016
Explanation:
From the reaction above, there should 2 equiv of sodium cyanide per equiv of copper carbonate.
Given the stoichiometry it is pretty clear as to which reagent is in excess, and which is in deficiency.