Some Na2S is added to the Pb2+ compartment, precipitating some Pb2+ as lead sulfide. ___The positive cell emf rises, becoming more positive. ___The positive cell emf drops closer to zero.     ___The negative cell emf rises closer to zero.

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A voltaic cell operating under standard conditions (1.0 M ion concentrations) utilizes the following reaction:

3 Pb(s) + 2 Co3+(aq)  3 Pb2+(aq) + 2 Co(s)

What is the effect on the cell emf of each of the following changes?

(A) A solution of 1.0 M Pb(NO3)2 is added to the anode compartment.

___The positive cell emf rises, becoming more positive.
___The positive cell emf drops closer to zero.    
___The negative cell emf rises closer to zero.
___The negative cell emf drops, becoming more negative.
___No change in cell emf occurs.

(B) Some Na2S is added to the Pb2+ compartment, precipitating some Pb2+ as lead sulfide.

___The positive cell emf rises, becoming more positive.
___The positive cell emf drops closer to zero.    
___The negative cell emf rises closer to zero.
___The negative cell emf drops, becoming more negative.
___No change in cell emf occurs.



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