Le Châtelier's principle

Le Châtelier's principle states that if a system at equilibrium is disturbed by changing conditions (like concentration, temperature, or pressure), the system will respond by shifting in a direction that counteracts the disturbance. For example, if you increase the concentration of a reactant in a chemical reaction, the system will adjust by producing more products to restore balance. This principle helps predict how changes affect chemical reactions and is widely applicable in chemistry, biology, and environmental science. It highlights nature’s tendency to maintain stability in the face of change.