Limiting Reagent Made Easy | How to Identify the Limiting Reactant in Stoichiometry

Many students struggle with limiting reagent questions because they don't know which reactant runs out first. In this lesson, you'll learn the simplest way to identify the limiting reagent (limiting reactant) using mole ratios, balanced equations, and mass-to-mole conversions. We'll cover: ✅ What a limiting reagent is ✅ Why chemical reactions stop ✅ The burger and recipe analogy ✅ How to identify the limiting reactant ✅ Mole-based limiting reagent questions ✅ Mass-based limiting reagent questions ✅ Exam-style worked examples ✅ Common mistakes students make Examples include: N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃ 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O 2Al + 3Cl₂ → 2AlCl₃ Perfect for WAEC, NECO, JAMB, secondary school chemistry students, and anyone learning stoichiometry from scratch. Subscribe and continue the Stoichiometry Masterclass Series.