Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Why do reactions stop? In this video, we use the sandwich metaphor to make limiting reactants and percent yield intuitive. We move past the confusing math to help you identify the excess reactant and calculate theoretical vs actual yield with confidence.
This is a core skill for general chemistry 1 and the MCAT. By the end of this video, you'll be able to solve complex stoichiometry problems without second-guessing your steps.
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Time Stamps:
0:22 Limiting reactants / limiting reagents - explanation of concept
4:03 Definitions of limiting reactant and theoretical yield
4:59 Practice problem for limiting reactant and theoretical yield
12:10 Definitions of actual yield and percent yield
13:57 Practice problem for percent yield
Image Credits:
Photo by Giorgi Iremadze: pexels.com/photo/ingredients-of-delicious-sandwich-6597062
#LimitingReactant #PercentYield #chemistry
Why do reactions stop? In this video, we use the sandwich metaphor to make limiting reactants and percent yield intuitive. We move past the confusing math to help you identify the excess reactant and calculate theoretical vs actual yield with confidence.
This is a core skill for general chemistry 1 and the MCAT. By the end of this video, you'll be able to solve complex stoichiometry problems without second-guessing your steps.
🍵Buy the Professor a tea to keep the videos coming: patreon.com/c/ChemistryinaNutshell
🧪 For the chemist who prefers eyebrows: Grab the complete collection of 11 hand-drawn lab safety posters: payhip.com/b/SNQL0
🔬As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Start your shopping here: amazon.com/shop/chemnut?ccs_id=11f20bce-5f74-427b-85fb-bdf66849405a
Time Stamps:
0:22 Limiting reactants / limiting reagents - explanation of concept
4:03 Definitions of limiting reactant and theoretical yield
4:59 Practice problem for limiting reactant and theoretical yield
12:10 Definitions of actual yield and percent yield
13:57 Practice problem for percent yield
Image Credits:
Photo by Giorgi Iremadze: pexels.com/photo/ingredients-of-delicious-sandwich-6597062
#LimitingReactant #PercentYield #chemistry
