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For the cell
`Zn(s) + 2H^(+)(aq) rightarow Zn^(2+)(aq) + H_(2)(g)`, `E^(@) = 0.76`V
Which change will increase the voltage of the cell?

A

increasing the size of the Zn electrode

B

increasing the `[Zn^(2+)]`

C

Increasing the `[H^(+)]`

D

increasing the pressure of the `H_(2)(g)`

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