This galvanic cell uses the reaction: Zn(s) + 2 Ag*(aq) 2 Ag(s) + Zn2+(aq) The initial concentrations of Ag*(aq) and Zn2*(aq) are both 1.0 M. What will happen to the cell voltage if 5.0 M Zn(NO3)2 is added to the compartment containing the 1.0 M Zn2+*(aq)? The cell voltage will decrease. remain the same. can't tell from the information given increase.

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Shown below is a galvanic cell with the oxidation occuring in compartment (b) and containing electrode (a)
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and the reduction occuring in compartment (d) containing electrode (c). Electrons flow through wire (f),
ions flow through salt bridge (e), and the cell potential is read using voltmeter (g)
This galvanic cell uses the reaction:
Zn(s) + 2 Ag*(aq) 2 Ag(s) + Zn²*(aq)
The initial concentrations of Ag*(aq) and Zn2*(aqg) are both 1.0 M. What will happen to the cell voltage if
5.0 M Zn(NO3)2 is added to the compartment containing the 1.0 M Zn2*(aq)? The cell voltage will
O decrease.
O remain the same.
can't tell from the information given
increase.
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Transcribed Image Text:Shown below is a galvanic cell with the oxidation occuring in compartment (b) and containing electrode (a) Roll and the reduction occuring in compartment (d) containing electrode (c). Electrons flow through wire (f), ions flow through salt bridge (e), and the cell potential is read using voltmeter (g) This galvanic cell uses the reaction: Zn(s) + 2 Ag*(aq) 2 Ag(s) + Zn²*(aq) The initial concentrations of Ag*(aq) and Zn2*(aqg) are both 1.0 M. What will happen to the cell voltage if 5.0 M Zn(NO3)2 is added to the compartment containing the 1.0 M Zn2*(aq)? The cell voltage will O decrease. O remain the same. can't tell from the information given increase. MacBook Air DII FO 96 3 4 5 6 8 E Y D F G K C >
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