Instructional Video

Limiting and Excess Reagents

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Sometimes things are just left over. An informative video in the JFR Science series highlights limiting and excess reactants in a chemical reaction. It explains the process of solving stoichiometry problems with limiting reactants.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners create a graphic organizer summarizing the process of solving stoichiometry problems with limiting reactants
Classroom Considerations
  • Scholars need to have prior experience with stoichiometry problems
  • Pupils should be familiar with molar relationships given by chemical equations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses an analogy that everyone can understand (cookies)
  • Includes thorough, step-by-step explanations
Cons
  • Does not include example problems for students to practice