How much X will react given 3 moles of X and 2.8 moles of Y?

[triplepie]

Homework Statement

3 moles of X and 2.8 moles of Y are allowed to react. How much X will actually react?

X + 5Y > 3Z

Homework Equations

Not sure

The Attempt at a Solution

Not sure

 

[triplepie]

I think its 1 mole but not sure.

 

[symbolipoint]

This is merely a stoiciometry exercise, somewhat generalized. Find which reactant is the limiting reactant; that determines how much of the other reactant will be consumed.

The written reaction shows 1 mole of X; the situation uses 3 moles of X.
The written reaction shows 5 moles of Y; the situation uses 2.8 moles of Y.
Either X or Y is likely to be in excess. Which one? The other is then the limiting reactant.