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What is the purpose of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
What is the purpose of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
Options
- ATo facilitate the flow of electrons between the two electrodes.
- BTo connect the two half-cells externally.
- CTo prevent the mixing of electrolytes in the two half-cells.
- DTo increase the cell potential.
Correct answer
C. To prevent the mixing of electrolytes in the two half-cells.
Step-by-step solution
A salt bridge is used to connect the electrolytes of the two half-cells internally and prevent their mixing.