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Which statement best explains what would happen if a reactant were added to a system in equilibrium?(1 point)

The system would shift toward the reactants to oppose the change.

The system would shift toward the reactants to enhance the change.

The system would shift toward the products to oppose the change.

The system would shift toward the products to enhance the change.

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The system would shift toward the products to oppose the change.

Explanation: Adding reactant increases its concentration, so by Le Chatelier's principle the equilibrium shifts toward the products to consume the added reactant and partially counter the disturbance.