A cell is set up with copper and lead electrodes in contact with CuSO4(aq) and Pb(NO3)2(aq), respectively, at 25°C. The standard reduction potentials are:
Pb2+ + 2e– Pb E° = –0.13 V
Cu2+ + 2e– Cu E° = +0.34 V
If sulfuric acid is added to the Pb(NO3)2 solution, forming a precipitate of PbSO4, the cell potential:
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increases◦
decreases◦
is unchanged◦
It would change, but the direction of change cannot be determined.◦
None of these are correct.