Le Chatelier's principle
Also known as Le Châtelier's principle
principle to predict effects of a change in conditions on a chemical equilibrium
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In chemistry, Le Chatelier's principle (pronounced UK: /lə ʃæˈtɛljeɪ/ or US: /ˈʃɑːtəljeɪ/) is a principle used to predict the effect of a change in conditions on chemical equilibrium. Other names include Chatelier's principle, Braun–Le Chatelier principle, Le Chatelier–Braun principle or the equilibrium law.