Stoich is.....

[Bruce]

then it's not an equation, both sides still have to equal each other.
Right, just means the first definition given is wrong.
Bruce

From: "Les Newell" <les at lnewell.screaming.net>
Subject: Re: Stoich is.....
> Yes, overall there are still the same number of atoms going down the
exhaust
> as come in throught the intake. However, if the air/fuel ratio is not at
> stoich then there will be spare atoms that don't fit into the equation, so
> you will have unburnt fuel or unused oxygen.
> Les

> > Unless your turning mass into energy, the number of atoms will always
> > balance.  least to my way of thinking
> > Bruce

> > From: <A70Duster at aol.com>
> > Subject: Stoich is.....
> > > Stoich is.....when there is a balance of elements on the left side and
> > right side of the "equation" Methane and oxygen (unbalanced)
> > >
> > > CH4 +  O2  ->  CO2 + H20
> > >
> > > The stoichiometric equation is when the number of atoms on the left
> equal
> > the number of atoms on the right. so
> > >
> > > 1 CH4 + 2 O2  -> 1 CO2 + 2 H2O
> > > Seldom is there 100% complete combustion.
> >
> >
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