Answer to Question #202973 in General Chemistry for Lauren Veitz

Question

Which of the following occurs when a reaction in a solution is at equilibrium and more product is added to the solution?

a. Equilibrium shifts to produce more product

b. The reaction will stop

c. Equilibrium shifts to produce more reactant

d. No change will occur

Answer 1

According to Le Chatelier's principle, the equilibrium in the system shifts in the direction that counteracts the stress. Therefore, adding more product will shift the equilibrium to produce more reactant.

Answer: C