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A reaction requires 2 atoms of sodium (Na) to react with 1 molecule of chlorine (Cl₂). If you start with 10 atoms of Na and 7 molecules of Cl₂, which is the limiting reagent?
Sodium (Na)
Chlorine (Cl₂)
Both reactants will be fully consumed.
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Sodium (Na) is the limiting reagent.
Explanation: 1 Cl₂ needs 2 Na. With 7 Cl₂ you would need 14 Na, but you only have 10 Na, so Na runs out first. You can react 10 Na with 5 Cl₂ to form 10 NaCl, leaving 2 Cl₂ unreacted.
Explanation: 1 Cl₂ needs 2 Na. With 7 Cl₂ you would need 14 Na, but you only have 10 Na, so Na runs out first. You can react 10 Na with 5 Cl₂ to form 10 NaCl, leaving 2 Cl₂ unreacted.
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