le chatelier's principle
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The rule that if conditions such as concentration, pressure or temperature are changed for a system at equilibrium, the system shifts to partly counteract that change.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "_____ predicts that adding more reactant will shift the equilibrium to produce more product."
Answer: le chatelier's principle
In your own words, what does "le chatelier's principle" mean?
The rule that if conditions such as concentration, pressure or temperature are changed for a system at equilibrium, the system shifts to partly counteract that change.
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