
Predicting Equilibrium Shifts with Le Chatelier
12th Grade · Science · 70 min
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Learning Objective
I can predict how changes in concentration, pressure, or temperature affect equilibrium using Le Chatelier's principle.
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Le Chatelier's principle states that a system at equilibrium will shift to relieve stress induced upon it.
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Stresses on a system can include changes in concentration, temperature, or volume/pressure.
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For reactions involving gases, decreasing the volume will increase the pressure, causing the equilibrium to shift towards the side with fewer particles.


