Which changes to this galvanic cell increase the measured potential?
Cu(s) | Cu²⁺(aq), 0.10 M || Ag⁺(aq), 1.0 M | Ag(s)
I. Increasing [Cu²⁺] in the Cu/Cu²⁺ half-cell to 0.50 M
II. Adding Cl– to the Ag⁺/Ag half-cell until [Cl–] = 0.01 M

Question

Which changes to this galvanic cell increase the measured  potential?
Cu(s) | Cu2+(aq), 0.10 M || Ag+(aq), 1.0 M | Ag(s)
I. Increasing  [Cu2+] in the Cu/Cu2+ half-cell to 0.50 M
II. Adding Cl– to the Ag+/Ag  half-cell until [Cl–] = 0.01 M

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D.

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