Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Reactions (Section 5 - No. 29)
What is meant by 'shifting the equilibrium' according to Le Chatelier's principle?
The reaction has reached completion.
The forward reaction is faster than the reverse reaction.
The reverse reaction is faster than the forward reaction.
The relative amounts of reactants and products change to relieve stress on the system.
Explanation
Shifting the equilibrium means the relative amounts of reactants and products change to counteract the imposed change.
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