Question

Which way will the equilibrium shift if you..... cool it to a low temperature?

Answer 1

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If the forward reaction is exothermic, then reducing the temperature where the reaction occurs will shift the equilibrium towards the right. This is because exothermic reactions release heat, and this will counteract the change as stated in Le Chatelier's Principle.

If the forward reaction is endothermic, then reducing the temperature will shift to the left. This occurs as the backward reaction is the exothermic reaction, and by Le Chatelier's Principle, the reaction will favor the reaction that produces more in to counter a reduction in temperature, in this case the backward direction reaction.