Galvanic (Voltaic) and Electrolytic Cells

AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5

The salt bridge in a galvanic cell

A
$Stores electrons$
B
$Determines cell voltage$
C
$Maintains charge balance by allowing ion flow between half-cells$
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D
$Carries the current externally$

Explanation

Without ion flow, charge accumulates and the cell stops working. The salt bridge supplies cations to the cathode side and anions to the anode side.

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