Q.

Which of the following changes will increase the emf of the cell :
Co(s)CoCl2M1HClM2PtH2,g

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a

increase M2 from 0.01 M to 0.50 M

b

increase M1 from 0.01 M to 0.50 M

c

increase the volume of CoCl2 solution from 100 mL to 200 ml

d

increase the pressure of the H2(g) from 1.00 to 2.00 atm

answer is A, B.

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Detailed Solution

Cell reaction :

Co(s)+2H(M2)+Co(M1)+2+H2(g)

From Nernst equation

Ecell=Ecell0-0.05912log[Co+2][PH2][H+]2

on dilution [Co+2] decreases, Ecell decreases.

[H+] increases, Ecell increases.

Partial pressure of H2 increases,Ecell decreases.

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