Greg reacts 5.0 moles of hydrochloric acid(HCL)with 1.5 moles of barium hydroxide(Ba(OH)2).Which reagent is the limiting reagent, and which is in excess?If the reagent runs to completion,how many moles of barium chloride(BaCl2)will be produced?

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Greg reacts 5.0 moles of hydrochloric acid(HCL)with 1.5 moles of barium hydroxide(Ba(OH)2).Which reagent is the limiting reagent, and which is in excess?If the reagent runs to completion,how many moles of barium chloride(BaCl2)will be produced?
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME.CHEMISTRY IS NOT MY FORTE,THANK-YOU

bobpursley · Answer

write the balanced equation Ba(OH)2 + 2HCl >>> BaCl2 + 2H2O for each mole of barium hydroxide, you need twice that of HCl. You have way to much of HCl. I bet you get 1.5 moles of BaCl2

Jeff · Answer

Just wanted to say thanx for the help Bob