A simple pedagogical limiting reactant kitchenette experiment including a simple algorithm

Limiting reactants is a crucial factor in any reaction. Students found it a tricky topic. The current study has intended to conduct a kitchenette experiment, in which a student will follow the instructional procedure to determine a limiting reactant in a self-learning process. The study has adopted...

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Published in:Chemistry Teacher International : best practices in chemistry education 2023-04, Vol.5 (1), p.75-81
Main Authors: Omari, Khaled W., Mandumpal, Jestin B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
algorithm
freshman/sophomore (age group 18–20)
kitchenette experiment
limiting reactant
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Summary:Limiting reactants is a crucial factor in any reaction. Students found it a tricky topic. The current study has intended to conduct a kitchenette experiment, in which a student will follow the instructional procedure to determine a limiting reactant in a self-learning process. The study has adopted an experimental approach. A program was developed in C++ as an efficient tool to determine the limiting reactant. The major outcomes drawn from the study have enlightened the significance of a balanced equation in obtaining the correct molar ratio. It has also been noted that molar ratio similarity in a particular balanced equation can wrongly lead to an erroneous assumption.
ISSN:2569-3263
2569-3263
DOI:10.1515/cti-2022-0028