Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 3 - Chemical Reactions - Questions for Review and Thought - Review Questions - Page 148a: 7

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Reactants with a smaller mass may be present in higher mole amounts. Because reactions are defined based on moles consumed and not mass consumed, simply using the mass will not be an effective strategy.
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