Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stoichiometric

Adjective

/ˌstɔɪkiəˈmɛtrɪk/

Definition

Relating to the calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions based on the conservation of mass and the proportions of elements.

Examples

In stoichiometric calculations, it’s important to know the molar ratios of reactants.
The stoichiometric coefficients in the chemical equation indicate how many molecules of each reactant and product are involved.

Meaning

In chemistry, stoichiometric refers to the precise relationships between fundamental quantities of substances involved in reactions, often represented in balanced equations.