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As a galvanic cell discharges and reactant concentrations fall, what happens to the cell potential?
AIt rises steadily
BIt stays constant
CIt decreases
DIt reverses sign
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It decreases
Cell potential depends on concentrations, so as reactants are consumed the potential drops.
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