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3. Explain why the cell potential for an operating galvanic cell decreases over time but does not change from a positive valu
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3) Ecell = E°cell - 0.059/n log([product /[reactant])

As the reaction proceed, concentration of products increases and that of reactant decreases thus value of log increases. Hence, Ecell become less and less. But it can't turn negative because reaction has to be spontaneous which is only possible when Ecell is positive.

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