Consider an Electrochemical Cell Based on the Reaction

question 29

Multiple Choice

Consider an electrochemical cell based on the reaction:

Which of the following actions would change the measured cell potential?

• A) lowering the pH in the cathode compartment
• B) increasing the pressure of hydrogen gas in the cathode compartment
• C) increasing the pH in the cathode compartment
• D) increasing the [Sn²⁺] in the anode compartment
• E) Any of the above will change the measure cell potential.

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