Explain what a limiting reactant is and describe the process to determine the limiting reactant in the example listed
below:
Given 3.4 grams of x element with a molar mass of 24 g/mol
and 4.2 grams of y element with a molar mass of 35 g/mol.
How much of compound xy2 can be generated?
x + 2y -> xy2

Answer///precipitate;

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Ibelieve the answer is balance! hope my answer has you : )