In the reaction B+KL+H, if an additional B is added, what will be the result?

1 Answer
Sep 4, 2016

Since B is a reactant; adding more of B will result is the equilibrium shifting to the right side (products side) to minimize the amount of B added.

Explanation:

Let us write the equilibrium equation again,

B+KL+H

According to Le Châtelier's principle, when a reactant is added to a system at equilibrium, the reaction will proceed in the direction to minimize the concentration (or pressure) of the reactant added.

The same explanation could be used if a product is added to a system at equilibrium.

Since B is a reactant; adding more of B will result is the equilibrium shifting to the right side (products side) to minimize the amount of B added.

Here is a full lesson regarding Le Châtelier's principle:
Chemical Equilibrium | Le Châtelier's Principle.