What is the definition of a common ion as it applies to Le Chatelier’s principle?

A common ion is an ion that is already present in an equilibrium system and is also supplied by a compound added to it. Adding that compound changes the ion’s concentration, so the equilibrium shifts according to Le Chatelier’s principle. Therefore, the correct choice is “an ion that is present in an equilibrium system and a compound added to the system.”

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