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Question 4 • Chemistry

According to Le Chatelier’s principle, a change in pressure affects the chemical equilibrium of the reaction system under what condition?

Answer
A
The reactants and the products are in the liquid phase.
B
Some of the reactants or the products are solid, and some are liquid.
C
Some of the reactants or the products are in the gaseous phase.
D
The reactants and the products are in the solid phase.

Explanation

Pressure changes affect equilibrium when gaseous substances are present, because changing pressure changes the gases’ concentrations. The equilibrium then shifts toward the side with fewer or more gas particles to counteract the change. Therefore, the correct choice is “Some of the reactants or the products are in the gaseous phase.”

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