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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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