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For an exothermic reaction, what effect will increasing the temperature have on the equilibrium?

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The result of an exothermic reaction is released heat. According the Le Chatelier's principle, increasing the temperature means increasing the amount of products. This means that there will be more reactants left at equilibrium.
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