Answer:
shift to restore equilibrium
Step-by-step explanation:
Le Châtelier's Principle states that when a stress is applied to a system at equilibrium, the system will respond by shifting in the direction (either towards the products or reactants side) that opposes/ minimizes the effect of the stress.
Note that although the system tries to restore equilibrium, this equilibrium is a new equilibrium.
Equilibrium is the state of a reversible reaction when:
• two opposing reactions occur at the same rate;
• the concentrations of reactants and products are constant