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Le Chatelier's principle states that when a system at equilibrium is disturbed, it will:

1. Stop reacting
2. Shift to counteract the disturbance
3. Shift to increase the disturbance
4. Always favor the products

Answer

B. Shift to counteract the disturbance

Solution

Changes in concentration, pressure or temperature shift the equilibrium.

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