What happens to a reaction at equilibrium when a reactant is removed from the reaction system

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Jamarion Shields

Chemistry

4 September, 15:09

What happens to a reaction at equilibrium when a reactant is removed from the reaction system

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Ciara Barber · Answer 1

When a reactant is removed based on a reaction at equilibrium, the condition favors the backward reaction. This obeys the Le Chatelier's principle which states that any disturbance in the system shall be dealt in a way that the system counters that disturbance.