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The concentration of sulfate ions (SO4^2-) in an electrochemical cell significantly impacts the voltage output. Higher concentrations of sulfate, when acting as a supporting electrolyte, generally reduce resistance within the cell. This effect is contingent upon the sulfate being non-reactive with other components, including the electrodes. Understanding this relationship is crucial for optimizing electrochemical processes.

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How does concentration of solution (So42) affect the voltage in a electro-chemical cell?
 
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Question is too vague. Depends on the cell.
 
If sulfate is a supporting electrolyte, more of it means less resistance generally. Of course that supposes that the sulfate is non-reactive with other species in the cell or the electrodes.
 

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