Using Le Chatelier's Principle for this equation, $Fe^(3+) + SCN^(-) -> [Fe(SCN)]^(2+)$ , which way would the equilibrium shift occur if $KSCN$ was added?

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Answer 1 · 2017-08-05T14:28:10

Well, would it not drive the equilibrium to the RIGHT as written.........?

$Fe^(3+)(aq) + ""^(-)SCN rightleftharpoons underbrace([FeSCN]^(2+))_color(red)"blood red"(aq)$

And would not an increase in the intensity of the blood-red colour of the product indicate such an equilibrium shift?

Using Le Chatelier's Principle for this equation, Fe^(3+) + SCN^(-) -> [Fe(SCN)]^(2+)Fe^(3+) + SCN^(-) -> [Fe(SCN)]^(2+), which way would the equilibrium shift occur if KSCNKSCN was added?