Chemical Equilibrium Flashcards
1
Q
Le Châtelier’s
principle:
A
Le Châtelier’s
principle:
When an external stress (change in pressure, temperature or concentration) is
applied to a system in dynamic chemical equilibrium, the equilibrium point will
change in such a way as to counteract the stress
2
Q
Open system
A
Open system: A system in which both energy and matter can be exchanged between the
system and its surroundings
3
Q
Closed system
A
Closed system: A system in which mass is conserved inside the system but energy can enter or
leave the system freely
