Na + Cl2 --> 2 NaCl If 15 mol Na reacts with 15 mol Cl2 , _____ is the limiting reactant and ____ is the excess reactant. Cl2, Na They run out at the same time Na, Cl2 ?

1 Answer
Feb 25, 2018

You forgot to balance the equation for each mol of Cl2, 2 mols of Na react, so therefore Na is limiting and Cl2 is excess

Explanation:

Check for LR
15molCl22molNa1molCl2
Therefore 30 mol Na will be required to react, and since we don't have that amount, Na is limiting.