Which Statement Is a Correct Application of Le Châtelier's Principle

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement is a correct application of Le Châtelier's principle?

• A) Addition of a substance to the left side of an equilibrium shifts it to the right.
• B) Any stress to the right side of a chemical equilibrium results in a shift to the left to relieve the stress.
• C) Heat added or taken away from a chemical equilibrium in which one side is exothermic will not shift the reaction.
• D) Responses b and c are correct.

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