What makes stoichiometry so difficult?
Stoichiometry can be difficult because it builds upon a number of individual skills. To be successful you must master the skills and learn how to plan your problem solving strategy.
Master each of these skills before moving on:- Calculating Molar Mass
- Converting from Moles to Grams, Liters, & Particles
- Balancing Chemical Equations
- Finding the Mole Ratio
- Estimating Amounts and Planning Strategies
The math is easy ... if you can visualize and plan a problem solving stragegy you will be successful.
Strategies for Success:
- Master finding Molar Mass and Converting from Moles to Grams.
- Map out a strategy for solving problems.
- Over time, shift from using the mole map to using conversion factors.
- Calculating Molar Mass Practice (video)
- Moles to Grams Practice (video)
- Moles to Liters Practice(video)
- Moles to Molecules and Atoms Practice (video)
- Textbooks: ChemLibre, OpenStax, CK12
