Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
A cell has two lead electrodes. One dips into a saturated solution of lead chloride, , and the other into lead(II) ions. At the emf is . (a) Find the solubility of lead chloride, in . (b) Find its solubility product. (c) Now of potassium chloride is added to the saturated solution. Take the chloride that comes from the lead chloride as small. What is the new emf against the same electrode?
A concentration cell has two identical electrodes in solutions of the same ion at concentrations . and at . The dilute side is the anode. A saturated solution of a salt gives : for , , and for , . , with .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Plan. Get from the emf, then . After that, use the common chloride ion to find the new lead ion concentration.
Step 1. The solubility. , so and .
Step 2. The solubility product. and . So .
Step 3. Extra chloride. With , .
Step 4. The new emf. .
Answer: , and .
Check. The extra chloride pushes lead out of solution, so the lead ion falls and the emf rises, from to .
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