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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

For the cell \(Ni(s)\ |\ Ni^{2+}\ (0.1M)\ ||\ Cu^{2+}\ (0.1M)\ |\ Cu(s)\), the cell potential will increase when :

  1. A \(Ni^{2+}\) ion concentration is increased
  2. B \(Cu^{2+}\) ion concentration is decreased
  3. C \(Cu^{2+}\) ion concentration is increased
  4. D Temperature of the cell is decreased
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(C) \(Cu^{2+}\) ion concentration is increased

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Cell reaction: \(Ni(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) \rightarrow Ni^{2+}(aq) + Cu(s)\) Nernst equation: \(E_{cell} = E^0_{cell} - \frac{0.0592}{n} \log \frac{[Ni^{2+}]}{[Cu^{2+}]}\) To increase \(E_{cell}\), the term \(-\frac{0.0592}{n} \log \frac{[Ni^{2+}]}{[Cu^{2+}]}\) must increase (become…
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