General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0132064529
ISBN 13: 978-0-13206-452-1

Chapter 20 - Electrochemistry - 20-6 Concept Assessment - Page 883: 20-6

Answer

$[Pb^{2+}]$ reduction at the anode explains the white precipitate formation which is $PbSO_4$$_{(s)}$; this increases the value of $E_{cell}$, so that $E_{cell} > E^{\circ}_{cell}$.

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$[Pb^{2+}]$ reduction at the anode explains the white precipitate formation which is $PbSO_4$$_{(s)}$; this increases the value of $E_{cell}$, so that $E_{cell} > E^{\circ}_{cell}$.
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