In an electrochemical cell, the function of salt bridge is:

It allows solutions to move from one half cell to the other half cell

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It keeps the level of solutions same

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It allows the current to flow through the cell and keep solutions electrically neutral

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It only allows ions to move from anode to cathode

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The correct option is C
It allows the current to flow through the cell and keep solutions electrically neutral

Salt Bridge keeps the solution in two compartments electrically neutral and maintains the current flow.

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In an electrochemical cell, the function of salt bridge is:

The correct option is C It allows the current to flow through the cell and keep solutions electrically neutral Salt Bridge keeps the solution in two compartments electrically neutral and maintains the current flow.

The correct option is C
It allows the current to flow through the cell and keep solutions electrically neutral

Salt Bridge keeps the solution in two compartments electrically neutral and maintains the current flow.