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What is a limiting reactant?

What is a limiting reactant?

The limiting reactant is the reactant that is completely used up first. It controls the maximum amount of product that can form, so the reaction stops when it runs out.

3.2.4 Limiting reactants (HT only) Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /3.2.4 Limiting reactants (HT only)

Step-by-step lessons covering AQA GCSE Chemistry 3.2.4 Limiting reactants (HT only) for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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