Consider the Galvanic Cell,Pt(s)∣ H₂(1 Atm)|H⁺(1 M)∣∣ Cl^-(1 M)∣ Hg₂Cl₂(s)|Hg(l)

question 189

Multiple Choice

Consider the galvanic cell,Pt(s) ∣ H₂(1 atm) |H⁺(1 M) ∣∣ Cl^-(1 M) ∣ Hg₂Cl₂(s) |Hg(l) .Which one of the following changes to the cell would cause the cell potential to increase (i.e. ,become more positive) ?

• A)decrease the mass of Pt
• B)increase the mass of Pt
• C)decrease the pH
• D)increase the pH

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