stoichiometric Definition
- 1relating to or denoting a chemical reaction that occurs in the exact proportions required for complete reaction, without any of the reactants being left over
- 2relating to or denoting the quantitative relationship between substances in a balanced chemical equation
Using stoichiometric: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stoichiometric" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The stoichiometric ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water is 2:1.
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The reaction was not stoichiometric because there was an excess of one of the reactants.
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The stoichiometric calculations were used to determine the amount of product that would be formed.
stoichiometric Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for stoichiometric
- stoical
- unemotional
- logical
- rational
- matter-of-fact
Antonyms for stoichiometric
- irrational
- illogical
- emotional
Summary: stoichiometric in Brief
'Stoichiometric' [ˌstɔɪkiəˈmɛtrɪk] refers to a chemical reaction that occurs in exact proportions required for complete reaction. It also relates to the quantitative relationship between substances in a balanced chemical equation. Examples include 'The stoichiometric ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water is 2:1.' and 'The stoichiometric calculations were used to determine the amount of product that would be formed.' Synonyms include 'logical' and 'rational.'
