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(HT only) Predict that increasing pressure favours the side of a gaseous equilibrium with fewer molecules of gas.

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Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium

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The effect of pressure changes on equilibrium (HT only)

AQA GCSE ChemistryThe rate and extent of chemical change

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In The effect of pressure changes on equilibrium (HT only), this learning objective focuses on how to (HT only) Predict that increasing pressure favours the side of a gaseous equilibrium with fewer molecules of gas. Within Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium, students should keep the idea anchored to The effect of pressure changes on equilibrium (HT only) rather than drifting into a different rate, equilibrium, catalyst, reversible reaction, or graph concept. Key terms to use include HT only, pressure. A strong AQA GCSE Chemistry answer names the exact factor or relationship, explains the particle or equilibrium reason where needed, and links the point back to the question wording with correct units or graph language when relevant.

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Le Chatelier's PrincipleEquilibrium Shift

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  • Misunderstanding Pressure Effects: Remember that increasing pressure shifts the equilibrium towards the side with fewer gas molecules, which may not necessarily increase the reaction rate.

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