In a Galvanic cell, a salt bridge is often used. Explain why this is necessary. Describe the movement of ions in the saltbridge.

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In a Galvanic cell, a salt bridge is often used. Explain why this is necessary. Describe the movement of ions in the saltbridge.
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In a Galvanic cell, a salt bridge is often used to maintains electrical neutrality within the internal circuit, preventing the cell from rapidly running its reaction to equilibrium.
 
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