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Le Chatelier’s principle
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When a system in a dynamic equilibrium is subjected to an external change, the system readjusts to minimise the effects of The change and to restore equilibrium.
2
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Limiting reagent
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The reactant that is not in excess, will be used up first and stop the reaction
3
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London Forces
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Attractive forces between induced dipole in different molecules; also known as on Induced dipole dipole reactions
4
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Lone pair
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An outer shell pair of electrons that is not involved in chemical bonding
