Which of the following conditions will increase the voltage of the cell,represented by the equation $Cu_{(s)} + 2Ag^{+}_{(aq)} \to Cu^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2Ag_{(s)}$?

  • A
    Increase in the concentration of $Ag^{+}$ ions
  • B
    Increase in the concentration of $Cu^{2+}$ ions
  • C
    Increase in the dimension of the silver electrode
  • D
    Increase in the dimension of the copper electrode

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