Which statement best explains what would happen if a reactant were added to a system in equilibrium?(1 point)ResponsesThe system would shift toward the reactants to oppose the change.The system would shift toward the reactants to oppose the change.The system would shift toward the products to enhance the change.The system would shift toward the products to enhance the change.The system would shift toward the products to oppose the change.The system would shift toward the products to oppose the change.The system would shift toward the reactants to enhance the change.

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Which statement best explains what would happen if a reactant were added to a system in equilibrium?(1 point)ResponsesThe system would shift toward the reactants to oppose the change.The system would shift toward the reactants to oppose the change.The system would shift toward the products to enhance the change.The system would shift toward the products to enhance the change.The system would shift toward the products to oppose the change.The system would shift toward the products to oppose the change.The system would shift toward the reactants to enhance the change.

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The correct response is: **The system would shift toward the products to oppose the change.** When a reactant is added to a system in equilibrium, according to Le Chatelier's principle, the system will shift in the direction that uses up the added reactant, which is toward the products, in order to restore equilibrium.