Question

I If a chemical system is at equilibrium, any change in the system will always result in an increase of which of the following?

1.The reaction that opposes the change

2. The concentration of the product

3. The concentration of the reactants

4. The temperature of the system​

Answer 1

1.The reaction that opposes the change

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the reaction;

A + B ⇄ C + D

If a constraint such as a change in temperature, pressure or volume is imposed on this chemical system in dynamic equilibrium, the equilibrium position will shift so as to annul the constraint.

This shift in the equilibrium position will favour either the forward or reverse reaction depending on the type of constraint imposed on the system.

Hence, If a chemical system is at equilibrium, any change in the system will always result in an increase of the reaction that opposes the change.