Le Chatelier's principle Flashcards
1
Q
Le Chatelier’s principle
A
If a chemical system at equilibrium is subjected to a change in conditions, the system will adjust to re-establish equilibrium in such a way as to partially counteract the change (doesn’t go back to the original but does opposite to change)
2
Q
Adding a catalyst
A
All rates of reaction increase equally, No effect on yield/equilibrium
3
Q
Adding an inert gas
A
No change to rates of reactions, No overall change
4
Q
What happens when you increase temperature
A
Endothermic reaction is favoured as it requires more energy
