1. What is Stoichiometry?

Stoichiometry is the calculation of reactants and products in chemical reactions. It is founded on the law of conservation of mass where the total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the general reaction formula:

Where:

• A, B — Reactants
• C, D — Products
• a, b, c, d — Stoichiometric coefficients

Explanation: The calculator takes chemical formulas and coefficients to generate a balanced chemical equation.

3. Importance of Reaction Balancing

Details: Balanced chemical equations are essential for predicting reaction outcomes, calculating yields, and understanding reaction mechanisms.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter at least one reactant and one product. Coefficients should be comma-separated (e.g., "2,1,2,1" for 2A + B → 2C + D).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my reaction has more than 2 products?
A: This calculator handles up to 2 reactants and 2 products. For more complex reactions, use specialized software.

Q2: How do I input ionic compounds?
A: Use standard notation (e.g., NaCl for sodium chloride, H2SO4 for sulfuric acid).

Q3: Does this calculator balance equations automatically?
A: No, you need to provide the correct stoichiometric coefficients.

Q4: Can I use this for nuclear reactions?
A: No, this is designed for standard chemical reactions only.

Q5: What about reaction conditions?
A: This calculator shows the basic stoichiometry only, not reaction conditions or mechanisms.