Question detail
For Limiting reactants (HT only), which option best supports this Unit 4.3 objective: (HT only) Explain how a limiting quantity of reactant affects the amount of product possible?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances
Question
- A. The reaction stops
- B. The reaction continues until A is used up
- C. More B is added to continue the reaction
- D. The products are formed in excess
Answer
The correct option is The reaction stops.
Explanation
The correct option is The reaction stops. The reaction stops is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to (HT only) Explain how a limiting quantity of reactant affects the amount of product possible. The reasoning belongs to Limiting reactants (HT only) within Use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances, so it should not be confused with nearby quantitative ideas such as mass, moles, concentration, yield, atom economy, or gas volume unless those are named in the objective. Use the focus term HT only to keep the answer aligned with AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 Unit 4.3. The other options are weaker because they either use the wrong formula, the wrong unit, a vague relationship, or the wrong quantitative context.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Limiting Reactants
Students often think that the limiting reactant is the one present in the smallest mass, rather than the one that runs out first based on the mole ratio.
To fix this, students should practice calculating the moles of each reactant and compare them using the balanced equation to determine which reactant limits the product formation.
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