Changing Conditions
La Chatellier's Principle
- Position of equilibrium will move to oppose any change in conditions
Change in Conditions
Temperature increases
Position of equilibrium
- Moves in direction of the endothermic reaction
Time taken to reach equilibrium
Pressure increased in a reaction involving gases
Position of equilibrium
- Moves to the side of the balanced equation with fewer molecules of reacting gas
Time taken to reach equilibrium
Concentration of a reacting substance increased
Position of equilibrium
- Moves away from the reacting substance in the balanced equation
Time taken to reach equilibrium
Catalyst added
Position of equilibrium
Time taken to reach equilibrium