stoichiometry

/ˌstɔɪ.kiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/

Meanings

noun

The study and calculation of quantitative (measurable) relationships of the reactants and products in chemical reactions (chemical equations).

Examples :

"Using stoichiometry, we can calculate exactly how much baking soda and vinegar are needed to inflate a balloon to a specific size in our science experiment. "

noun

The quantitative relationship between the reactants and products of a specific reaction or equation.

Examples :

"The stoichiometry of the recipe showed that for every two cups of flour, you need one cup of sugar. "

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Related Words

experiment noun

/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/ /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The science teacher conducted an experiment to demonstrate how plants grow in different types of soil. "

equations noun

/ɪˈkweɪʒənz/ /ɪˈkweɪʃənz/

The act or process of equating two or more things, or the state of those things being equal (that is, identical).

"We need to bring the balance of power into equation"

products noun

/ˈpɹɒd.əkts/ /ˈpɹɑd.əkts/

A commodity offered for sale.

"The supermarket sells a wide variety of food products. "

calculate verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪt/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."

calculation noun

/kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/

The act or process of calculating.

"The calculation of how much flour to buy for the cookies involved adding up the recipe's ingredients. "

quantitative adjective

/ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɑntɪˌteɪtɪv/

Of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality

"The teacher asked for a quantitative analysis of the students' test scores, instead of just a general description of how they performed. "

relationships noun

/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ /rɪˈleɪʃʌnʃɪps/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"Building strong relationships with classmates can make learning more enjoyable. "

reactants noun

/riˈæktənts/

Any of the participants present at the start of a chemical reaction

"In baking a cake, the flour, sugar, and eggs are the reactants that combine to form the final product. "

measurable noun

/ˈmɛʒəɹəbəl/

That which can be measured; a metric.

"Increased exercise is a measurable improvement in health. "

reactions noun

/riˈækʃənz/ /riˈækʃnz/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "