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Consider a voltaic cell in which the reaction below occurs in two half-cells connected by a salt briElectrochemistry Chemistry Question

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Consider a voltaic cell in which the reaction below occurs in two half-cells connected by a salt bridge and an external circuit.
2Cr(s) + 3Sn2+(aq) → 3Sn(s) + 2Cr3+(aq) E˚ = 0.603 V
Which change will cause the voltage to increase?

A.

Increasing the amount of Sn(s) in its half-cell

B.

Increasing the amount of Cr(s) in its half-cell

C.

Diluting the solution in the anode compartment

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D.

Diluting the solution in the cathode compartment

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