Le Chatelier's Principle (Noun)
Meaning
The principle that if any change is imposed on a system that is in equilibrium then the system tends to adjust to a new equilibrium counteracting the change.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Le Chatelier's principle explains how the concentration of reaction products changes when the pressure of the system increases.
- According to Le Chatelier's principle, a decrease in the concentration of reactants will lead to a shift in the equilibrium to the left.
- Le Chatelier's principle is often used to predict the direction of a chemical reaction when the temperature or pressure is altered.
- The addition of an inert gas to a system in equilibrium will not affect the equilibrium constant, as stated by Le Chatelier's principle.
- Le Chatelier's principle can be applied to various types of equilibria, including chemical, physical, and biological systems.