Chemical Equilibrium Flashcards
1
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A closed system
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One in which mass is conserved inside the system, but energy can enter or leave the system freely
2
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An open system
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One in which both energy and matter can be exchanged between the system and its surroundings
3
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Le Châtelier’s Principle
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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
