Introduction to Le Chatelier's Principle

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

Equilibrium concentrations are tracked over time after a sudden change.

time [ ] [A] spike, then re-equilibrium

The graph shows a sudden increase in [A] then decay to a new equilibrium. What perturbation occurred?

  • A

    Volume was increased.

  • B

    Pure A was added to the system.

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  • C

    Temperature was lowered.

  • D

    Catalyst was added.

Explanation

A spike in [A] followed by gradual decay (toward new eq) is the signature of adding A. The system shifts to consume some of A.

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