Consider the following electrochemical cell: Cd(s) | Cd2+ (aq) || Ce4+ (aq); Ce³+ (aq) | Pt(s) Which one of the following actions would tend to INCREASE the measured cell potential? Decrease the surface area of the Cd electrode. Increase the concentration of Cd2+ (aq). Increase the concentration of Ce³+ (aq). Increase the surface area of the Pt electrode. Increase the concentration of Ce4+ (aq).

Consider the following electrochemical cell: Cd(s) | Cd2+ (aq) || Ce4+ (aq); Ce³+ (aq) | Pt(s) Which one of the following actions would tend to INCREASE the measured cell potential? Decrease the surface area of the Cd electrode. Increase the concentration of Cd2+ (aq). Increase the concentration of Ce³+ (aq). Increase the surface area of the Pt electrode. Increase the concentration of Ce4+ (aq).

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