Le Chatelier's principle
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The Le Chatelier's principle is a principle used in chemistry. It is a system that tries to make up for the changes that affect the system at equilibrium.
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[change] Overview
It is used to see the effects of relations between concentration, pressure, and temperature. If a change of condition is added onto a system at equilibrium, the equilibrium position will shift in the direction that wants to reduce that change.
[change] Concentration
Equilibrium is measured by concentration of a chemistry substance. If there is more concentration, the extra material must be used up to try to set the change back at equilibrium. It tries to fill the void.
[change] Pressure
Pressure is applied to an airy substance called gas. If there is more pressure, the system will take away the number of molecules, leaving with fewer gas molecules.
[change] Temperature
If heat is added, the system moves away from heat so it can use it up.