6.2.6

Equilibrium Position - Concentration

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Concentration and the Position of Equilibrium

Changing the concentration of any reactant or product takes the system out of equilibrium. The system will react to try to restore the equilibrium.

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Increase the concentration of a reactant

  • This will shift the position of equilibrium towards the products.
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Increase the concentration of a product

  • This will shift the position of the equilibrium towards the reactants.

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