Post-UTME Chemistry 2019 Objective — Question 11
Question 11 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Chemistry 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following statements correctly represents Le Chatelier's Principle?
- A. If a stress is applied to a system, the system readjusts to reduce the stressCorrect
- B. If a stress is applied to a system in equilibrium, the system will readjust to counter the stress
- C. If a stress is applied to a system which is not at equilibrium, the system will readjust to counter the stress
- D. If a stress is applied to a system, the stress will readjust for the reaction to take place spontaneously
Explanation
Le Chatelier's Principle states that a system subjected to a stress (change in conditions) will readjust itself to counteract/reduce the effect of that stress.
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