Key term for AQA GCSE Chemistry, used in Acid Reactions.
A reactant added in a quantity greater than required to ensure the other reactant (the limiting reactant) is completely consumed.
Excess reactant appears in AQA GCSE Chemistry revision content for Chemical changes, especially Acid Reactions and Preparation of Soluble Salts.
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