Le Chatelier’s Principle Flashcards
1
Q
Reversible reactions can shift due to (2)
A
Temp
Pressure
2
Q
Reversible reactions can shift due to (v,c)
A
Volume
Concentration
3
Q
Le Châtelier’s Principle can be used to predict the effect that a _
A
Change in 4 factors will have on the system
4
Q
Named after
A
Henry Louis Le Châtlier
5
Q
Principle states that if an external stress is applied to a system at equilibrium _
A
System will adjust to establish a new equilibrium
6
Q
The system will shift in the direction that _ to reduce the stressor
A
Relieves the stress
7
Q
Principle explains that equilibrium reactions are _
A
Self-correcting
8
Q
If reactions are thrown out of equilibrium, they will _
A
shift in one direction to get back into equilibrium
