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How does adding NH3 into the cell with CuSO4 affect the voltage measurement? The other cell...

How does adding NH3 into the cell with CuSO4 affect the voltage measurement? The other cell also has CuSO4 but a different M.

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The addition of NH3 to a solution of Copper sulphate i.e. Copper(II) ions causes the formation of copper ammonia complex, (Cu(NH3)4)2+. This reduces the concentration of Cu2+ ions in the solution. Thus, it reduces the voltage of the half cell and of course the voltage of a cell.

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