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stoichiometry

stoy-kee-OM-ih-tree

ˌstɔɪkiˈɒmɪtri

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stoichiometry

Dictionary meaning

The calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions.

History and origin

Greek stoicheion (element) + metron (measure).

Examples

  • Stoichiometry confirms that two moles of hydrogen react with one mole of oxygen.

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