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Which of the following is likely to occur if more reactants are added to a reaction that is at chemical equilibrium?

There will be no effect; the reaction will stay at equilibrium

The reaction will shift to the right (toward the products)

The reaction will shift to the left (toward the reactants)

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Answer:

The reaction will shift to the right (toward the products)

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

The reaction will shift to the right (toward the products)

Explanation;

  • Le Chatelier's principle states that changing a factor such as concentration, temperature, or pressure of a reaction at equilibrium will cause the reaction to shift in the direction that counteracts the effect of that change.
  • Therefore, when more reactants are added to a reaction at equilibrium shift the reaction shifts to the right to make more products.
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