Consider the following generic reaction: Y₂ + 2XY → 2XY2 In

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Consider the following generic reaction: Y₂ + 2XY → 2XY2 In a limiting reactant problem, a certain quantity of each reactant is given and you are usually asked to calculate the mass of product formed. If 10.0 g of Y₂ is reacted with 10.0 g of XY, outline two methods you could use to determine which reactant is limiting (runs out first) and thus determines the mass of product formed. A method sometimes used to solve limiting reactant problems is to assume each reactant is limiting and then calculate the mass of product formed from each given quantity of reactant. How does this method work in determining which reactant is limiting?