Answer to Question #273524 in General Chemistry for Gab

Question

Write an essay about the situations in real life that are analogous to the concept of limiting and excess reagents. 

Answer 1

Because we don't have enough bread, bread is considered to be our limiting factor, also known as the limiting reagent. Once the limiting reagent is identified, only the initial amount of the limiting reagent can be used to start any calculations regarding this reaction.