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Which of the following condition will increase the voltage of the cell, represented by the equation-
`Cu_(s) + 2Ag_(aq)^(+) to Cu_(aq)^(2+) + 2Ag_(s)`

A

Increase in the concentration of `Ag^(+)` ion

B

Increase in the concentration of `Cu^(2+)` ion

C

Increase in the dimension of silver electrode

D

Increase in the dimension of copper electrode

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To determine which condition will increase the voltage of the cell represented by the equation: \[ \text{Cu}_{(s)} + 2\text{Ag}_{(aq)}^{+} \rightarrow \text{Cu}_{(aq)}^{2+} + 2\text{Ag}_{(s)} \] we can use the Nernst equation, which is given by: \[ E = E^\circ - \frac{0.059}{n} \log \left( \frac{[\text{Products}]}{[\text{Reactants}]} \right) \] ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Components**: - In this reaction, the products are \(\text{Cu}^{2+}\) and \(\text{Ag}_{(s)}\), while the reactants are \(\text{Cu}_{(s)}\) and \(\text{Ag}^{+}\). - The relevant ions for the Nernst equation are \([\text{Cu}^{2+}]\) and \([\text{Ag}^{+}]\). 2. **Determine the Number of Electrons Transferred (n)**: - In this reaction, 2 electrons are transferred, as indicated by the stoichiometry of the silver ions (\(2\text{Ag}^{+}\) being reduced to \(2\text{Ag}_{(s)}\)). - Therefore, \(n = 2\). 3. **Write the Nernst Equation**: - Substituting the values into the Nernst equation gives: \[ E = E^\circ - \frac{0.059}{2} \log \left( \frac{[\text{Cu}^{2+}]}{[\text{Ag}^{+}]^2} \right) \] 4. **Analyze the Effect of Concentration Changes**: - To increase the voltage \(E\), we need to manipulate the logarithmic term. - If we increase the concentration of \([\text{Ag}^{+}]\), the value of \([\text{Ag}^{+}]^2\) in the denominator increases, which will decrease the overall fraction \(\frac{[\text{Cu}^{2+}]}{[\text{Ag}^{+}]^2}\) and thus decrease the logarithmic term. This will lead to an increase in the cell voltage \(E\). - Conversely, if we increase \([\text{Cu}^{2+}]\), the fraction increases, leading to an increase in the logarithmic term, which decreases the voltage \(E\). 5. **Evaluate Other Conditions**: - Increasing the dimensions of the silver or copper electrodes does not affect the concentration of ions in the solution and therefore does not influence the voltage. 6. **Conclusion**: - The condition that will increase the voltage of the cell is the **increase in the concentration of \(\text{Ag}^{+}\)**. ### Final Answer: The correct condition to increase the voltage of the cell is to **increase the concentration of \(\text{Ag}^{+}\)** ions. ---

To determine which condition will increase the voltage of the cell represented by the equation: \[ \text{Cu}_{(s)} + 2\text{Ag}_{(aq)}^{+} \rightarrow \text{Cu}_{(aq)}^{2+} + 2\text{Ag}_{(s)} \] we can use the Nernst equation, which is given by: \[ E = E^\circ - \frac{0.059}{n} \log \left( \frac{[\text{Products}]}{[\text{Reactants}]} \right) ...
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