Chemistry A-Level
opposing the imposed change
What opposing the imposed change means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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When a system at equilibrium is subjected to a change, the position of equilibrium shifts in the direction that opposes, and so partially counteracts, that change.
Topics that use opposing the imposed change
- Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier's principle (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- closed system
- compromise pressure
- compromise temperature
- constant concentrations
- dynamic equilibrium
- equal effect on both directions
- equal forward and reverse rates
- Equilibrium constant Kc
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