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In a closed system at equilibrium, the concentration of reactant A is increased. Predict the effect on the position of equilibrium and explain your reasoning using Le Chatelier's Principle.
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Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
Question
In a closed system at equilibrium, the concentration of reactant A is increased. Predict the effect on the position of equilibrium and explain your reasoning using Le Chatelier's Principle.
Answer
The position of equilibrium will shift towards the products. Accordingto Le chatelier's Principle, the system will respond to oppose the change by consumingthe added reactant A to form more products.
Explanation
This answer demonstrates understandingof Le chatelier's Principle and its application to changes in concentration, testingthe student's ability to predict equilibrium shifts. This answer is strongest when it stays anchored to The effect of changingconcentration (HT only) and directly addresses (HT only) Predict that increasingreactant concentration shifts equilibrium towards products.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Equilibrium Shifts
Students often think that increasing reactant concentration will shift the equilibrium towards reactants instead of products.
Remember that according to Le Chatelier's Principle, increasing the concentration of reactants will shift the equilibrium position towards the products to counteract the change.
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