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The Cell Reaction for a Lead Storage Battery Is: Pb(s)

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The cell reaction for a lead storage battery is: Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2 H+(aq) + 2 HSO4-(aq) → 2 PbSO4(s) + 2 H2O(l)
E° = +1.92 V
To provide a potential of about 12 V,one could


A) adjust the pH to 12.
B) adjust the pH to 1.
C) connect six cells in series.
D) greatly increase the surface area of the Pb(s) and PbO2(s) .

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