Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stoichiometric ratio

noun

/ˌstɔɪkiəˈmɛtrɪk ˈreɪʃioʊ/

Definition

The stoichiometric ratio refers to the fixed proportion of reactants and products in a chemical reaction that can be derived from the balanced chemical equation.

Examples

In the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, the stoichiometric ratio is 2:1 for hydrogen to oxygen.
Understanding the stoichiometric ratio is essential for ensuring that reactions proceed efficiently and completely.
When calculating yields, chemists must consider the stoichiometric ratio of the reactants.

Meaning

It signifies the relative amount of each substance involved in a chemical reaction, allowing chemists to predict how much of a product can be formed from given amounts of reactants.