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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry · Spec 3.19C-3.22C

Dynamic Equilibrium & Le Chatelier's Principle

Dynamic equilibrium and how Le Chatelier's principle predicts the effect of changing conditions.

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Dynamic Equilibrium & Le Chatelier's Principle

Spec 3.19C-3.22C

What you need to know

  • Describe dynamic equilibrium
  • State Le Chatelier's principle
  • Predict the effect of changing conditions

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What is dynamic equilibrium?

In a closed system, the forward and backward reactions happen at the same rate, so the concentrations stay constant.

How does increasing pressure affect a gas equilibrium?

It shifts the equilibrium towards the side with fewer gas molecules.

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