An electrochemical cell at 298 K is made using a copper metal electrode immersed in a 0.30 M copper sulfate solution in one compartment (C1) and a copper metal electrode immersed in a 1.5 M copper sulfate solution in the other compartment (C2) .Cu2 sup>+(aq) + 2e - Cu(s) , E° = +0.34 V.Which statement regarding this electrochemical cell is FALSE?
A) The reaction continues until the copper ion concentrations in the two cells are equal.
B) The initial cell potential = 0.02 V.
C) The cell potential gradually decreases to 0.0 V.
D) The standard cell potential is +0.34 V.
E) Reduction occurs in compartment C2.
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