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4. What is the purpose of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell? a. to balance charge b. to absorb electrons C. to release electrons d. to complete the circuit

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Chapter18: Oxidation–reduction Reactions And Electrochemistry

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4. What is the purpose of a salt bridge in a galvanic cell?
a. to balance charge
b. to absorb electrons
C.
to release electrons
d. to complete the circuit

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