Chemistry · Electrochemical cells: Electrolytic and Galvanic cells, different types of electrodes, electrode potentials including standard electrode potential, half-cell and cell reactions

The life span of a Daniel cell may increased by:

The life span of a Daniel cell may increased by:

  • A. large Cu electrode
  • B. lowering of CuSO \( _{4} \) concentration
  • C. lowering of ZnSO \( _{4} \) concentration
  • D. large zinc electrode

Step-by-step solution

The Daniel cell is a galvanic cell with a zinc anode and a copper cathode. The life span is limited by the consumption of the zinc anode as it oxidizes to Zn²⁺. Increasing the size of the zinc electrode provides more zinc for the reaction, thereby extending the cell's life.
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