Question

When the common ion effect is in action, the equilibrium of a system will shift to: Select the correct answer below:

Answer 1

Answer:

a. decrease the amount of the common ion in the system

Explanation:

The correct option is - a. decrease the amount of the common ion in the system

Reason -

Adding a common ion decreases solubility, as the reaction shifts toward the left to relieve the stress of the excess product.

Adding a common ion to a dissociation reaction causes the equilibrium to shift left, toward the reactants, causing precipitation.