Science Common Sense

1768 - What is the principle of Le Chatelier?

The principle of Le Chatelier is a simple idea:

When something changes in a chemical reaction (like temperature, pressure, or adding/removing something), the reaction will try to go back to its original balance.

Think of it like a seesaw. If you add weight to one side, the seesaw will try to balance again. That's what Le Chatelier's principle says will happen in a chemical reaction too.