Definition

Relating to the calculation of the quantities of reactants and products in chemical reactions, often expressed in simple whole number ratios.

Example

In a balanced chemical equation, the stoichiometric coefficients indicate the ratio of each substance involved in the reaction.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of stoichiometric ratios in chemistry?

Yeah, I remember learning about them in school.

It’s interesting how they help us balance chemical equations.

Absolutely! Understanding those ratios makes experiments much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stoichiometric → It is formed from 'stoichiōn' (Greek for element or proportion) and '-metric' (from Greek 'metron', meaning measure). The word refers to the measurement of the proportions of elements in chemical reactions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stoichiōn' meaning elements or proportions, and '-metric' meaning measure — this helps you remember that stoichiometric relates to measuring the proportions of elements.

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