Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 15 - Chemical Equilibrium - Exercises - Questions - Page 565: 17

Answer

Application of Le Chatelier's principle to my previous analogy: If a large number of customers suddenly disappear, those on the waitlist or just passing by would quickly fill in the void. If the thermostat malfunctioned and the temperature of the restaurant was raised to 90 degrees, it will begin to force customers to leave, whether or not they had completed their meal.

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Application of Le Chatelier's principle to my previous analogy: If a large number of customers suddenly disappear, those on the waitlist or just passing by would quickly fill in the void. If the thermostat malfunctioned and the temperature of the restaurant was raised to 90 degrees, it will begin to force customers to leave, whether or not they had completed their meal.
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