If the concentration of a $Zn^{2+}$ solution is diluted $10$ times,what is the change in the potential of the $Zn/Zn^{2+}$ electrode?

  • A
    $0.03 \, V$ increase
  • B
    $0.03 \, V$ decrease
  • C
    $0.059 \, V$ increase
  • D
    $0.059 \, V$ decrease

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