Chemistry GCSE
Le Chatelier's Principle
What Le Chatelier's Principle means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Le Chatelier's Principle
If a change is made to the conditions of a system at equilibrium, the system will shift to oppose that change.
Topics that use Le Chatelier's Principle
- Extracting metals and equilibria (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Le Chatelier's Principle in the exam
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