The following cell is set up under standard-state conditions. When sodium sulfate is added to the anode

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The following cell is set up under standard-state conditions.

Pb(s) Pb2+||Cu+ Cu(s) Ecell = 0.47 V

When sodium sulfate is added to the anode half-cell, formation of a white precipitate is observed, accompanied by a change in the value of Ecell. Explain these observations, and predict whether the new Ecell is greater or less than E°cell.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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