The reaction shown above was used in an electrolytic cell. The voltage measured for the cell was not equal to the calculated E ° for the cell. Which of the following could cause this discrepancy?  

A.
The anion in the anode compartment was chloride instead of nitrate, as in the cathode compartment.
B.
One or more of the ion concentrations was not 1 M.
C.
Both solutions were at 25°C instead of 0°C.
D.
The solution in the salt bridge was Na 2 SO 4 Na 2 ​ SO 4 ​ instead of KNO 3 KNO 3
Chemistry
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Chemistry Problem Set 4 Year:2024 Question No:APChemistry2024AP0145

Answer:

B

Knowledge points:

9.10 Cell Potential Under Nonstandard Conditions

Solution:

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