Le Chatelier's Principle
Investigate how changes in concentration and temperature affect chemical equilibrium
Fe³⁺(pale yellow)
Forward rate
0.01
[Fe(SCN)]²⁺(deep red)
Backward rate
0.01
Change Concentration
Temperature Control25°C
0°C80°C
HKDSE Tip
- Opposing change:An equilibrium system opposes changes in concentration, temperature, or pressure.
- AgNO₃ precipitation:Adding AgNO₃ precipitates SCN⁻, shifting equilibrium left.
- Equilibrium constant:Only temperature change affects the equilibrium constant .