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According to Le Châtelier's principle, how would a change in pressure affect a

gaseous system in equilibrium?​

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Le Châtelier's principle states that when a chemical system at equilibrium is distributed by a change in conditions, the equilibrium position will shift in a direction that tends to counteract the change.

Therefore, when there is a change in pressure, the equilibrium will counteract the change by reducing/increasing the pressure through adjusting the no. of moles of gas.

Note: At constant temperature and volume the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to the number of moles of gas.

For example, when there's an increase in total pressure, the equilibrium position will shift to the side with a smaller no. of moles of gas so as to reduce the pressure.

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Answer:

The equilibrium would shift to reduce the pressure change

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