11. Le Chatelier’s principle applies to which type of chemical system?

  • A) Open system
  • B) Closed system
  • C) Isolated system
  • D) None of the above
  • Answer: B

12. Le Chatelier’s principle states that if a system at equilibrium is disturbed, it will:

  • A) Adjust to increase the disturbance
  • B) Remain in the disturbed state
  • C) Adjust to minimize the disturbance
  • D) Collapse the equilibrium
  • Answer: C

13. Which of the following factors can disturb chemical equilibrium?

  • A) Change in concentration
  • B) Change in temperature
  • C) Change in pressure
  • D) All of the above
  • Answer: D

14. When the concentration of a reactant in a system at equilibrium is increased, Le Chatelier’s principle predicts that the system will:

  • A) Shift towards the reactants
  • B) Shift towards the products
  • C) Remain unchanged
  • D) Increase temperature
  • Answer: B

15. What happens to the equilibrium position when the pressure is increased in a gaseous reaction involving fewer moles of products?

  • A) Shifts towards the reactants
  • B) Shifts towards the products
  • C) Remains unchanged
  • D) Produces more heat
  • Answer: B

16. Which of the following does NOT affect the position of equilibrium in a reaction?

  • A) Temperature
  • B) Catalyst
  • C) Concentration
  • D) Pressure
  • Answer: B

17. According to Le Chatelier’s principle, increasing the temperature of an exothermic reaction will:

  • A) Shift equilibrium towards the products
  • B) Shift equilibrium towards the reactants
  • C) Have no effect on equilibrium
  • D) Stop the reaction
  • Answer: B

18. Le Chatelier’s principle can be applied to:

  • A) Physical equilibrium only
  • B) Chemical equilibrium only
  • C) Both physical and chemical equilibria
  • D) None of the above
  • Answer: C

19. In an endothermic reaction, decreasing the temperature will cause the equilibrium to:

  • A) Shift to the right
  • B) Shift to the left
  • C) Remain unchanged
  • D) Produce more heat
  • Answer: B

20. The addition of an inert gas to a reaction at equilibrium will:

  • A) Shift the equilibrium to the right
  • B) Shift the equilibrium to the left
  • C) Have no effect on the equilibrium position
  • D) Increase the pressure
  • Answer: C