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1. Intro to General Chemistry3h 48m
2. Atoms & Elements4h 16m
3. Chemical Reactions4h 10m
4. BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
5. BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions48m
6. Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions3h 53m
7. Gases3h 49m
8. Thermochemistry2h 37m
9. Quantum Mechanics2h 58m
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements3h 9m
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure3h 29m
12. Molecular Shapes & Valence Bond Theory1h 57m
13. Liquids, Solids & Intermolecular Forces2h 23m
14. Solutions3h 1m
15. Chemical Kinetics2h 53m
16. Chemical Equilibrium2h 29m
17. Acid and Base Equilibrium5h 1m
18. Aqueous Equilibrium4h 47m
19. Chemical Thermodynamics1h 50m
20. Electrochemistry2h 42m
21. Nuclear Chemistry2h 36m
22. Organic Chemistry5h 7m
23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals2h 39m
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds3h 16m

3. Chemical Reactions

Limiting Reagent

General Chemistry

3. Chemical Reactions

Limiting Reagent

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Multiple Choice

In a chemical reaction, which of the following components is most likely to be the limiting reagent if a drought affects the availability of resources?

Nitrogen

Carbon dioxide

Water

Oxygen

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Identify the concept of a limiting reagent: In a chemical reaction, the limiting reagent is the substance that is completely consumed first, limiting the amount of products formed.

Consider the context of the problem: A drought affects the availability of resources, particularly water, which is crucial for many chemical reactions.

Analyze the role of each component in typical reactions: Water is often a solvent or reactant in many biological and chemical processes, and its scarcity can limit these reactions.

Compare the availability of each component: During a drought, water becomes less available compared to gases like nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen, which are abundant in the atmosphere.

Conclude that water is the most likely limiting reagent in this scenario due to its reduced availability during a drought, affecting the overall reaction progress.